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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maciekiewiczakewicz Edek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Mozgov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maciekiewiczakewicz Edek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vladimir Mozgov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mozgov clinches.
Mozgov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edek to keep the fight standing.
Mozgov is pressed up against the cage. Edek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mozgov down to the mat. Mozgov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mozgov looks to land a combination but Edek avoids it well.
Mozgov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edek's waist but Edek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mozgov off to one side.
Mozgov shoots in looking for a takedown. Edek tries to sprawl out of it but Mozgov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maciekiewiczakewicz Edek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Mozgov.
Mozgov lands with a hook. Edek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edek misses with a head kick.
Mozgov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Edek prevents Mozgov from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edek wants to control but Mozgov is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mozgov is staying active underneath Edek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mozgov trying to control here.
Edek trying to control from half guard but Mozgov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Edek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mozgov is looking to escape.
Mozgov is looking for a sweep. Edek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mozgov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Edek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mozgov tries to get to full guard but Edek has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maciekiewiczakewicz Edek.
Mozgov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mozgov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edek's waist but Edek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mozgov off to one side.
Mozgov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mozgov shoots in for a takedown but Edek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mozgov looks winded!
Edek closes the distance and clinches.
Edek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mozgov leaves Edek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edek dives in and grabs Mozgov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mozgov pushes down on Edek's head and hops out.
Edek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mozgov but Mozgov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edek darts in looking for a takedown but Mozgov gets double underhooks and turns Edek into the cage.
Edek has Mozgov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Edek pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mozgov tumbling to the mat - Edek dives into Mozgov's guard.
Mozgov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mozgov wants to sweep here but Edek controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mozgov working a defensive guard but Edek passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciekiewiczakewicz Edek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Edek has managed to clinch.
Mozgov misses with a punch to the body.
Mozgov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Edek uses from the top position.
Edek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mozgov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edek trying to control but Mozgov is working from the bottom.
Mozgov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edek wants to control from the top but Mozgov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maciekiewiczakewicz Edek wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Edek motions for Mozgov to come forward. Edek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mozgov sprawls well initially but Edek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Edek stands up out of the half guard.
Mozgov drives through and clinches with Edek against the cage.
Edek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mozgov is keeping busy.
Mozgov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Edek throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mozgov is trying to pull guard but Edek has him pressed against the cage.
Edek wants to take the fight to the mat but Mozgov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mozgov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edek wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciekiewiczakewicz Edek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edek trying to control the position but instead, Mozgov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edek into the cage.
Mozgov tries to pull guard but Edek holds him up against the cage and eventually Mozgov drops back down to his feet.
Edek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mozgov is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edek drags the fight down to the ground.
Edek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mozgov is looking to work some ground and pound but Edek has wrist control.
Mozgov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Edek is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Edek has escaped and now he's on top!
Edek trying to control the position from guard on top but Mozgov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edek wants to stand and escape but instead Mozgov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mozgov passes Edek's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mozgov is pressing down on Edek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edek is holding on for now.
Edek tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mozgov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Mozgov there.
Edek desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maciekiewiczakewicz Edek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mozgov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edek sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciekiewiczakewicz Edek dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Edek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mozgov avoids it really well and circles away.
Edek swats away the attempt to clinch by Mozgov.
Edek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mozgov is fending him off so far but Edek persists. Nope, Mozgov circles away and we're back to standing.
Mozgov is looking to land body kicks.
Edek throws a shot to the body.
Edek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mozgov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mozgov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mozgov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Edek as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edek swats away the attempt to clinch by Mozgov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mozgov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edek moves into the clinch.
Mozgov breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mozgov.
Edek fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciekiewiczakewicz Edek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mozgov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mozgov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edek defends it nicely.
Mozgov misses with a two punch combination.
Edek tries for a takedown but Mozgov circles away easily
and Mozgov counters with a three punch combo that has Edek backing up. Edek nods at Mozgov to acknowledge the strikes.
Mozgov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edek's hands.
Edek shoots in but Mozgov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mozgov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mozgov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mozgov.
Edek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mozgov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mozgov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vladimir Mozgov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edek moves in looking to clinch but Mozgov pushes him off.
Mozgov wants to clinch.
Edek gets tackled into the cage by Mozgov. Mozgov maintains the clinch.
Edek gets through Mozgov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mozgov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Edek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edek prevents the takedown attempt.
Mozgov is looking for a takedown.
Edek manages to pull guard.
Edek keeping moving, preventing Mozgov from controlling successfully.
Mozgov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edek is trying to keep Mozgov in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Mozgov.
I think Edek 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciekiewiczakewicz Edek!
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energy
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RATING
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