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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leszek Orzeszek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Poddubnuy (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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leszek Orzeszek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Poddubnuy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orzeszek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poddubnuy swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poddubnuy scores with a takedown into Orzeszek's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Orzeszek pulls Poddubnuy in close to prevent any damage.
Poddubnuy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orzeszek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poddubnuy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ivan Poddubnuy.
Poddubnuy fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orzeszek shoots in looking for a takedown but Poddubnuy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orzeszek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orzeszek shoots in for a double leg but Poddubnuy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leszek Orzeszek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Orzeszek.
It looks like Ivan Poddubnuy has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Orzeszek enables Poddubnuy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Orzeszek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Poddubnuy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orzeszek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orzeszek is breathing heavily.
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!
Orzeszek keeping full guard, as Poddubnuy tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poddubnuy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ivan Poddubnuy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Poddubnuy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orzeszek avoids it really well and circles away.
Orzeszek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poddubnuy.
Orzeszek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poddubnuy dives in and scores a takedown into Orzeszek's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poddubnuy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like Poddubnuy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Poddubnuy postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Leszek Orzeszek wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Orzeszek lands a two punch combo.
Orzeszek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poddubnuy has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orzeszek ducks under a wild hook from Poddubnuy.
Orzeszek lands a head kick. Poddubnuy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Orzeszek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poddubnuy circles away quickly and effectively.
Poddubnuy shoots in but no luck this time.
Orzeszek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poddubnuy shoots in for a takedown but Orzeszek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poddubnuy looks for a takedown but Orzeszek sprawls well.
Orzeszek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poddubnuy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Poddubnuy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poddubnuy wants to pass the guard but Orzeszek is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Poddubnuy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Poddubnuy's cut.
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.
Horrible takedown by Orzeszek or perhaps it was just good defense by Poddubnuy which made him look bad.
Orzeszek dives in and grabs Poddubnuy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Poddubnuy pushes down on Orzeszek's head and hops out.
Orzeszek throws a series of punches but Poddubnuy moves out of range.
Orzeszek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poddubnuy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orzeszek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poddubnuy somewhat.
Poddubnuy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orzeszek.
Poddubnuy stuffs the takedown attempt from Orzeszek. Orzeszek gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leszek Orzeszek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poddubnuy.
Poddubnuy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orzeszek avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Poddubnuy or perhaps it was just good defense by Orzeszek which made him look bad.
Orzeszek shoots in and drives through. Poddubnuy sprawls well.
Poddubnuy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orzeszek has a takedown stuffed.
Poddubnuy instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poddubnuy.
Orzeszek is stalling here.
Poddubnuy successfully pulls guard.
Poddubnuy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orzeszek lands a couple of elbows.
Ivan Poddubnuy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poddubnuy pulls Orzeszek in close to his closed guard and prevents Orzeszek from doing any damage or advancing position.
Poddubnuy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orzeszek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orzeszek works over Poddubnuy with some ground and pound from guard.
Poddubnuy looking for a sweep. Not yet Poddubnuy, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orzeszek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orzeszek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orzeszek 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.
Poddubnuy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orzeszek preventing the sweep.
Poddubnuy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orzeszek wants to stand but Poddubnuy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Poddubnuy wants to sweep here but Orzeszek controlling him for the moment.
Poddubnuy controls Orzeszek momentarily but Orzeszek frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ivan Poddubnuy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Orzeszek throws a combination. Poddubnuy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Poddubnuy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Orzeszek struggling a bit here.
Orzeszek is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poddubnuy staying calm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poddubnuy working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Poddubnuy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Poddubnuy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Orzeszek swinging wildly here.
A head kick from Orzeszek lands but Poddubnuy takes it in his stride.
Leszek Orzeszek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poddubnuy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orzeszek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poddubnuy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Poddubnuy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orzeszek closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Orzeszek is chipping away with strikes.
Poddubnuy manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orzeszek lands with a punch from half guard.
Orzeszek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poddubnuy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Orzeszek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Orzeszek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poddubnuy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poddubnuy trying to hold on to Orzeszek's head to control him but Orzeszek postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poddubnuy tries to get to full guard but Orzeszek has control of the leg.
Orzeszek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Poddubnuy wants to get back to full guard.
Orzeszek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poddubnuy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orzeszek has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Poddubnuy is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poddubnuy is on top in guard.
Orzeszek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orzeszek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poddubnuy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poddubnuy pushes down on Orzeszek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Poddubnuy wants to pass the guard but Orzeszek is defending well.
Poddubnuy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Orzeszek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poddubnuy throws a strike but Orzeszek avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Poddubnuy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orzeszek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poddubnuy has managed to get both his arms back between Orzeszek's legs - danger averted.
Poddubnuy postures up and lands a big shot to Orzeszek's brow.
Poddubnuy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orzeszek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poddubnuy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ivan Poddubnuy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orzeszek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leszek Orzeszek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivan Poddubnuy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Orzeszek misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leszek Orzeszek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poddubnuy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Poddubnuy!
A victorious Ivan Poddubnuy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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RATING
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