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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zack Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Gajtkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zack Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartosz Gajtkowski!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Price seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gajtkowski.
Price just misses with a punch to the body.
Gajtkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gajtkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gajtkowski missing with a left hand there. Price was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price dips to his left and cracks Gajtkowski with an uppercut!
Gajtkowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Gajtkowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gajtkowski looking to score a takedown here. Price is defending well but Gajtkowski drives through and ends up in Price's guard.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gajtkowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gajtkowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gajtkowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Price working for a triangle but Gajtkowski defends it easily.
Gajtkowski prevents Price from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price keeping full guard, as Gajtkowski tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gajtkowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Gajtkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gajtkowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Price has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gajtkowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gajtkowski is looking to advance position but Price has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Price sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Price wants to control the pace but Gajtkowski is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajtkowski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gajtkowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Price has a good base and remains in mount.
Price punching from mount but Gajtkowski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Price goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gajtkowski turns into him and now he's in Price's guard.
Gajtkowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gajtkowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Price escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gajtkowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gajtkowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajtkowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gajtkowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gajtkowski wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Price is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Price is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gajtkowski is just riding it out for now. Price eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to free his trapped foot but Gajtkowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gajtkowski is just riding it out for now. Price eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Price 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.
Price turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gajtkowski throws a hook to the side of Price's head but Price sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gajtkowski slips a jab and a cross from Price.
Gajtkowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gajtkowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gajtkowski.
Price jabs Gajtkowski right on the nose. Gajtkowski blinks but takes it well.
Gajtkowski throws a low kick, looking for Price's leg but Price calmly moves out of range.
Price misses with a head kick.
Price slips a jab and a cross from Gajtkowski.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gajtkowski.
Price delivers a nice body kick.
Price takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gajtkowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Price cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajtkowski looks to land a combination but Price avoids it well.
Gajtkowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gajtkowski looks to land a body kick but Price moved away.
Gajtkowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gajtkowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gajtkowski is breathing heavily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gajtkowski.
Price manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Price prevents Gajtkowski from improving his position.
Price is looking for a kimura but Gajtkowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Price to get the leverage.
Gajtkowski actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to take a breather but Gajtkowski is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price is really struggling to control Gajtkowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zack Price wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Decent striking displayed by Price there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Gajtkowski misses.
Gajtkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Price slips a jab and a cross from Gajtkowski.
Price lands with a shot to the body.
Gajtkowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Price scores with a punch to the head.
Price dodges the punch combination from Gajtkowski.
Gajtkowski misses with a hook.
Price lands a right hook to the body.
Gajtkowski feints and as Price raises his hands in defense, Gajtkowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gajtkowski won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Gajtkowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gajtkowski wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gajtkowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Price's guard.
Gajtkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gajtkowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gajtkowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gajtkowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
Gajtkowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gajtkowski wants to stand but Price has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gajtkowski postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gajtkowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gajtkowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gajtkowski prevents Price from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bartosz Gajtkowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gajtkowski throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Price lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Price.
Gajtkowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Price counters with an outside leg kick.
Zack Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Gajtkowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Price counters with a solid body kick.
Gajtkowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Price connects with an inside leg kick.
Price displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Price closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gajtkowski circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Price.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gajtkowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Price lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price digs a good hook to Gajtkowski's body.
A solid body kick from Price.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price works over Gajtkowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Gajtkowski misses with a straight left.
Price takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gajtkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Price looks to land a combination. Gajtkowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Price lands a jab to Gajtkowski's midsection.
Gajtkowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gajtkowski misses with a jab to the body
and Price counters with a good low kick that Gajtkowski was not able to check.
Price connects with a leg kick. Gajtkowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Price jabs Gajtkowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Price walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gajtkowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Price.
Gajtkowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gajtkowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Price counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bartosz Gajtkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajtkowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Price on his heels. He'll look to pass Price's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gajtkowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gajtkowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet.
Price is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gajtkowski looking to pass the guard.
Price had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gajtkowski defends it easily.
Gajtkowski trying to move into half guard but instead Price has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Gajtkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price throws a big elbow that misses.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gajtkowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gajtkowski keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Zack Price wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gajtkowski misses with a looping right.
A combination from Gajtkowski does no damage.
Price avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gajtkowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Price trying to control but Gajtkowski postures up.
Price is staying active underneath Gajtkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gajtkowski is trying to work for a kimura but Price is defending well.
It looks like Gajtkowski is going to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price is pressing down on Gajtkowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Price showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Price has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Price!
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