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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Laak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr's entrance music is Slipknot - Duality . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Laak!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ufcowski jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ufcowski jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ufcowski jr throws a body punch but Laak moves out of range.
Laak throws a body kick that misses
and Ufcowski jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ufcowski jr throws out a leg kick but Laak moves out of range and Ufcowski jr only half commits.
Ufcowski jr connects with a right hand. Laak shakes it off.
Laak throws a jab but it's blocked by Ufcowski jr.
We've been hearing reports that Ufcowski jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Laak scores with a body shot.
Ufcowski jr connects with a body shot.
Ufcowski jr connects with a looping right hand.
Laak throws a wild body kick that Ufcowski jr sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Ufcowski jr blocks the low kick.
Laak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Laak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ufcowski jr.
Pawel Ufcowski jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ufcowski jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr looks for the body kick but Laak saw that one coming.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the side of Laak's head but Laak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ufcowski jr manages to avoid it.
Ufcowski jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ufcowski jr throws a big shot that misses.
Ufcowski jr misses with a straight left.
Ufcowski jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Laak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ufcowski jr manages to avoid it.
Laak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ufcowski jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the side of Laak's head but Laak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ufcowski jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ufcowski jr misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laak misses with a left hand
and Ufcowski jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ufcowski jr.
Laak wants to get back to full guard.
Ufcowski jr content to control rather than advance.
Laak is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laak is on top in guard.
Laak trying to control but Ufcowski jr is working from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laak is one step ahead there.
Laak throws a big elbow that misses.
Ufcowski jr working a defensive guard here.
Ufcowski jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laak won't allow Ufcowski jr to sweep him here.
Laak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr controlling the position.
Laak tries to free his leg and advance position but Ufcowski jr is retaining full guard.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ufcowski jr is keeping the position for now.
Ufcowski jr controlling the position.
Laak has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Exiled BJJ and Wrestling. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pawel Ufcowski jr just wasn't active enough.
Ufcowski jr throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Laak is predictable there
and Ufcowski jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ufcowski jr throws a sloppy head kick and Laak moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ufcowski jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laak throws a jab but it's blocked by Ufcowski jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ufcowski jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr tries to work over Laak's front leg with a kick but Laak checks it.
Laak checks a leg kick.
Laak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ufcowski jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ufcowski jr scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Laak misses its intended target.
Laak is looking to chop away at Ufcowski jr's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Ufcowski jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ufcowski jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laak takes one to the chin there.
Ufcowski jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laak.
Ufcowski jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laak checks it well.
Pawel Ufcowski jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Laak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ufcowski jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ufcowski jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Laak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ufcowski jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ufcowski jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ufcowski jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laak is trying to defend but Ufcowski jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ufcowski jr content to control rather than advance.
Ufcowski jr wants to free his trapped foot but Laak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr is trying to control. Laak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ufcowski jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Laak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pawel Ufcowski jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ufcowski jr wants to control from the top but Laak keeps moving.
Ufcowski jr content to stall in guard here.
Laak is trying to keep Ufcowski jr in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laak is keeping the position for now.
Laak looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phil Laak.
Ufcowski jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ufcowski jr throws a head kick but Laak moves out of range.
Ufcowski jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ufcowski jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laak at a distance.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ufcowski jr, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Ufcowski jr. That snapped Laak's head back.
Ufcowski jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Laak will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr wants to land a leg kick but Laak is out of range.
Laak scores with the left hand. Ufcowski jr knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laak. Ufcowski jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ufcowski jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Laak sprawls well. He's pushed Ufcowski jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ufcowski jr shoots in for a takedown but Laak shows good takedown defense.
Laak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ufcowski jr defends well and Laak ends up having to push Ufcowski jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Laak working Ufcowski jr over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ufcowski jr wants to stall.
Laak is working Ufcowski jr over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ufcowski jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Pawel Ufcowski jr has been cut.
Laak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ufcowski jr's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ufcowski jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pawel Ufcowski jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Laak throws a right and a left that Ufcowski jr avoids nicely.
Laak lands a slapping body shot.
Ufcowski jr digs a good hook to Laak's body.
A big right from Laak misses.
Ufcowski jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laak tests Ufcowski jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laak moves into the clinch.
Ufcowski jr tries a body shot but Laak blocks it.
Laak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ufcowski jr trying to stall but Laak improves his position.
Laak pushes off an throws an elbow but Ufcowski jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Laak breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Laak misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ufcowski jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Laak throws a jab when Ufcowski jr was well out of range.
Ufcowski jr throws a head kick but Laak moves out of range.
Ufcowski jr misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Laak blocks the low kick.
Laak tries to clinch but Ufcowski jr is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laak is defended easily by Ufcowski jr.
Laak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laak needs to keep his hands up - Ufcowski jr had a free shot at his head there.
Laak scores with a spinning back kick!
Laak with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Laak.
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!
Ufcowski jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ufcowski jr drops his hands momentarily and Laak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ufcowski jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laak takes one to the chin there.
Laak checks a leg kick.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick
and Laak counters with a straight right hand.
Ufcowski jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ufcowski jr's head.
Laak works the jab nicely.
Ufcowski jr throws a body punch but Laak moves out of range.
Laak throws a looping overhand right but Ufcowski jr ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laak avoids the head kick by Ufcowski jr.
Laak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ufcowski jr.
Laak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ufcowski jr misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Laak.
Laak throws a head kick that misses
letting Ufcowski jr counter with a right hand.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick, looking for Laak's leg but Laak calmly moves out of range.
Ufcowski jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ufcowski jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ufcowski jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Laak throws the kick towards the body but Ufcowski jr avoids it.
Laak doesn't manage to clinch there - Ufcowski jr circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ufcowski jr manages to avoid it.
Ufcowski jr fails to land the takedown.
Laak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ufcowski jr digs a good hook to Laak's body.
Laak misses with a hook to the body
and Ufcowski jr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Laak's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ufcowski jr wants to control from the top but Laak keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ufcowski jr is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Phil Laak just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Pawel Ufcowski jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ufcowski jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ufcowski jr keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Laak.
A punch lands to the side of Ufcowski jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laak throws a leg kick
and Ufcowski jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laak won't be happy with that.
Ufcowski jr lands an elbow.
Laak can't do much from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ufcowski jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The strikes coming from Ufcowski jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laak is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Laak tries to buck Ufcowski jr off but Ufcowski jr is having none of it.
Ufcowski jr landing strikes.
Ufcowski jr just content to control the position.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position but Laak is working away.
Ufcowski jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ufcowski jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ufcowski jr throws an elbow but Laak slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laak rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ufcowski jr's guard! Nice work there by Laak!
Laak throws a strike but Ufcowski jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ufcowski jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ufcowski jr prevents Laak from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr postures up.
Laak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ufcowski jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ufcowski jr is keen to just control but Laak is a slippery customer.
Ufcowski jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ufcowski jr had his way with Phil Laak in that round.
The cut man is working on Pawel Ufcowski jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ufcowski jr thuds his shin into the meat of Laak's side.
Ufcowski jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laak goes for a double leg but Ufcowski jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ufcowski jr continues to drive forward.
A head punch on the inside from Laak fails to land.
Ufcowski jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ufcowski jr blocks a body shot from Laak.
A body shot lands from Laak.
Ufcowski jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Laak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice uppercut.
Ufcowski jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Laak gets an underhook and turns Ufcowski jr into the cage.
Ufcowski jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Laak lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ufcowski jr.
Laak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laak misses with a knee strike.
Ufcowski jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ufcowski jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ufcowski jr lands a shoulder strike.
Laak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laak digs a right hand into Ufcowski jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ufcowski jr's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laak.
Ufcowski jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Laak controls his hands.
Laak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Laak throws an elbow but misses.
Laak tries to land knees in the clinch but Ufcowski jr avoids the damage to the body.
Phil Laak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laak lands a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laak has a couple of punches blocked by Ufcowski jr.
Laak manages to break the clinch.
Laak lands with a nice body punch.
Laak connects with a body shot that sends Ufcowski jr's belly button to the back.
Laak looks to land a body kick but Ufcowski jr moved away.
Laak ducks under a wild hook from Ufcowski jr.
Laak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ufcowski jr moves away.
Laak staying out of range there.
Laak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ufcowski jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ufcowski jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Laak.
A big right from Laak misses.
Laak tests Ufcowski jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr connects with a leg kick. Laak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a combination. Laak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ufcowski jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ufcowski jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laak misses with a looping left.
Laak stuns Ufcowski jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ufcowski jr stuns Laak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pawel Ufcowski jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ufcowski jr does no damage.
Laak throws a low kick but Ufcowski jr moves out of range easily.
Laak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ufcowski jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ufcowski jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Laak takes a swing at Ufcowski jr's ribcage but misses.
Laak misses with a wild body shot.
Laak avoids the head kick by Ufcowski jr.
Laak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ufcowski jr scores with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr throws a shot to the body.
Ufcowski jr loads up on a big right hand but Laak slips the punch.
Ufcowski jr looks for a takedown but Laak sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Laak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ufcowski jr 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Ufcowski jr!
Pawel Ufcowski jr retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Pawel Ufcowski jr 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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