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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Morawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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148 lbs
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135 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krzysztof Morawski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flodder throws a nice looking combination but Morawski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flodder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flodder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Flodder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morawski slips a jab and a cross from Flodder.
A good leg kick by Morawski.
Flodder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morawski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Flodder misses.
Flodder stuffs the takedown.
Flodder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morawski counters with a low kick, right behind Flodder 's knee.
Morawski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flodder keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Flodder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morawski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Flodder is looking to improve his position.
Flodder is trying to stand up here but Morawski is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder moves into full guard.
Morawski drops back looking for a leg! Flodder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flodder manages to kick Morawski off! Morawski jumps back into Flodder's guard.
Morawski trying to control but Flodder is working from the bottom.
Flodder controls Morawski momentarily but Morawski frees himself.
Flodder has Morawski pulled in close to control his posture.
Morawski scoring with some ground and pound.
Flodder keeping moving, preventing Morawski from controlling successfully.
Morawski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Flodder manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morawski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flodder is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morawski controls Flodder momentarily but Flodder frees himself.
Flodder looking to pass the guard.
Flodder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flodder stopping the sweep attempt from Morawski.
Flodder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kees Flodder.
Morawski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flodder falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Morawski moves into the clinch.
Morawski breaks from the clinch.
Flodder looks to throw the jab but Morawski is out of range.
Flodder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flodder throws a series of punches but Morawski moves out of range.
A combination from Morawski does no damage.
Morawski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flodder's waist but Flodder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morawski off to one side.
Morawski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Morawski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Flodder.
Flodder misses with a few strikes there.
Flodder misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Morawski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morawski shoots in for a takedown but Flodder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Morawski.
Morawski takes one to the chin there.
Sloppy strikes from Flodder. Those never looked like landing.
Morawski shoots in but no luck this time.
Morawski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flodder throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flodder tries to bum rush Morawski with a series of wild strikes but Morawski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flodder catches Morawski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flodder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morawski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morawski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flodder trying to keep a closed guard but Morawski is proving a slippery customer.
Flodder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morawski controlling from the top position.
Morawski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Krzysztof Morawski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Flodder throws a series of punches but Morawski avoids them all with ease.
Flodder tries to bum rush Morawski with a series of wild strikes but Morawski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krzysztof Morawski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morawski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flodder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morawski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morawski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flodder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morawski struggles to land a body shot inside as Flodder controls his hands.
Morawski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morawski has Flodder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flodder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morawski tries for a takedown but Flodder manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Morawski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flodder stops a takedown attempt from Morawski.
Flodder taking a breather.
Morawski is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morawski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flodder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kees Flodder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flodder stuffs the takedown.
Flodder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morawski goes for a double leg but Flodder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flodder continues to drive forward.
Flodder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flodder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flodder is pressed up against the cage. Morawski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flodder down to the mat. Flodder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flodder gets caught flat footed, as Morawski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morawski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flodder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flodder is trying to control the position but Morawski postures up.
Flodder pulls Morawski in close to his closed guard and prevents Morawski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morawski looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder has control of Morawski's left arm, preventing Morawski from doing any damage.
Krzysztof Morawski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kees Flodder.
Flodder misses with a few strikes there.
Morawski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flodder as he jumps to the side.
Good exchange - Flodder coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morawski slips a jab and a cross from Flodder.
Flodder misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Flodder does no damage.
Donk. Flodder catches Morawski right on the button with a cross.
Flodder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Morawski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Flodder moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Flodder. No joy for Morawski on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder takes a kick to the side of the head.
Flodder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morawski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flodder's guard.
Flodder keeping full guard, as Morawski tries to pass.
Morawski trying to control but Flodder is working from the bottom.
Flodder is trying to keep Morawski in close.
Flodder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flodder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Flodder controlling Morawski's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kees Flodder was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Flodder misses with an uppercut. Morawski saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morawski slips a jab and a cross from Flodder.
Flodder slips a straight right by Morawski.
Morawski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flodder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flodder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morawski counters with a takedown into side control.
Flodder can't do much from the bottom here.
Morawski wants to control but Flodder is keeping him busy.
Morawski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morawski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morawski lands a nice forearm strike.
Morawski scores with punches from side control.
Flodder is looking to regain half guard here but Morawski keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Morawski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Morawski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flodder circles away.
Kees Flodder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morawski slips a jab and a cross from Flodder.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Flodder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Flodder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flodder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morawski circles away quickly and effectively.
Flodder gets caught flat footed, as Morawski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morawski trying to control the position from guard on top but Flodder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flodder pulls Morawski in close to prevent any damage.
Morawski trying to control but Flodder is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice combination there by Flodder.
Nice uppercut there from Morawski.
Morawski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Flodder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morawski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morawski punishes Flodder's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Flodder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Morawski.
Morawski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flodder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Flodder.
Morawski swings widly with a right hand
and Flodder counters with a one-two to the body.
Flodder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morawski can pounce on him.
Morawski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Flodder misses.
Morawski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder throws a series of punches but Morawski avoids them all with ease.
Flodder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flodder misses with a left hand
and Morawski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flodder won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morawski working away.
Morawski lands an elbow.
Flodder wants to control but Morawski postures up.
Morawski is trying to get an arm triangle but Flodder is defending well.
Morawski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flodder is looking to reverse the position.
Morawski 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.
Morawski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flodder's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder is looking for a sweep.
Flodder is trying to control Morawski's posture but Morawski avoids it.
Morawski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Flodder wants to get back to his feet but Morawski drags him back down.
Krzysztof Morawski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flodder is trying to escape the position but Morawski is controlling the position.
Flodder tries to buck Morawski off but Morawski is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Flodder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flodder is being controlled here.
Flodder tries to bench press Morawski off him but Morawski keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Flodder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Morawski stalls from top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flodder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morawski finds it's way round the side to connect with Flodder's head.
Kees Flodder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flodder cracks Morawski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flodder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morawski's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morawski slips a jab and a cross from Flodder.
Kees Flodder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Morawski does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morawski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Flodder swinging wildly here.
Flodder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morawski can pounce on him.
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 Krzysztof Morawski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morawski, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Morawski!
After winning the bout, Krzysztof Morawski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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