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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Madge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Korzeniowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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182 cm
25
155 lbs
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174 cm
24
155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Madge! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Korzeniowski! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Korzeniowski shoots in for a takedown but Madge shows good takedown defense. Korzeniowski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Madge quickly recovers to half guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Korzeniowski stops Madge from getting back to his feet.
Korzeniowski decides to return to a standing position. Madge pushes Korzeniowski up against the cage in a clinch. Madge prevents a takedown attempt there.
Madge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Korzeniowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Madge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Don Madge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Korzeniowski. Madge misses with a knee to the head. Madge stalling in the clinch but Korzeniowski improves position. Madge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korzeniowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Madge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Madge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Madge with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Madge tries a knee to the head but Korzeniowski blocks it.
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! Madge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Korzeniowski prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Madge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Korzeniowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Madge is breathing heavily. Korzeniowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Korzeniowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Korzeniowski trying to control from half guard but Madge is working away. Korzeniowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Korzeniowski stands up out of the half guard. Madge clinches. Korzeniowski has Madge pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Korzeniowski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Madge tumbling to the mat - Korzeniowski dives into Madge's guard. Korzeniowski gets to his feet - Madge follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Madge clinches. Madge lands a knee to the head.
Madge lands a knee to the head.
Korzeniowski missing with knees to the body.
Madge lands a right hand. Korzeniowski manages to pull guard.
Korzeniowski working a defensive guard here.
Korzeniowski has his foot on Madge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Madge works his way back into a safe position though. Madge would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Korzeniowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madge defends well. Madge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Madge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korzeniowski can do anything to dispel that myth. This has been an exciting period of action! Madge passes into half guard. Korzeniowski regains full guard. Nicely done. Madge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Korzeniowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Madge has managed to get both his arms back between Korzeniowski's legs - danger averted. Korzeniowski has his foot on Madge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Madge works his way back into a safe position though. Madge lands a couple of decent looking shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Korzeniowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Madge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Madge has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Korzeniowski to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Madge is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Korzeniowski pulls down on the head and he's put Madge to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcin Korzeniowski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
53% |
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