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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdzislaw Witczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Pondingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdzislaw Witczak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Pondingham!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pondingham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Witczak misses with an uppercut. Pondingham saw that one coming.
Pondingham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Zdzislaw Witczak has been cut.
Witczak closes the distance and pushes Pondingham back into the cage.
Pondingham wants a takedown.
Pondingham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Witczak.
Witczak throws a punch but it's blocked by Pondingham.
Witczak is trying to stall.
Witczak misses with a knee strike.
Pondingham tries for a takedown but Witczak manages to get underhooks.
Witczak working aggressively here.
Witczak stops a takedown attempt from Pondingham.
Zdzislaw Witczak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Pondingham.
Pondingham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Witczak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pondingham tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Witczak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witczak scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Douglas Pondingham has been cut.
Pondingham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Witczak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Witczak scores with a shot to the side of Pondingham's head.
Pondingham is trying to drag Witczak to the mat but Witczak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pondingham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Witczak tries to land knees in the clinch but Pondingham avoids the damage to the body.
Witczak looking to slow down the pace here.
Pondingham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Witczak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pondingham is working for takedown but Witczak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Witczak is trying to break free.
Witczak is leaning against Pondingham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Witczak is trying to push Pondingham away but Pondingham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pondingham blocks an elbow strike from Witczak.
Witczak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pondingham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Witczak after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witczak is trying to break the clinch but Pondingham is controlling him.
Pondingham is working for takedown but Witczak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Witczak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Witczak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Witczak misses with a body punch.
Pondingham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Witczak stops a takedown attempt from Pondingham.
Witczak trying to stall but Pondingham improves his position.
Pondingham takes an elbow to the temple.
Witczak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Witczak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pondingham up against the cage.
Pondingham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Witczak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Witczak lands a shoulder strike.
Pondingham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Witczak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pondingham has clasped his hands together around Witczak's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
My spies in The Fortress inform me that Pondingham has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pondingham working away.
Pondingham in side control, throwing shots but Witczak defends.
Witczak pushes Pondingham away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pondingham gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Witczak is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Pondingham crashes against the mat.
Pondingham wants to control but Witczak is keeping him busy.
Witczak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Witczak is trying to control Pondingham's posture but Pondingham avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pondingham creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pondingham looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Witczak is avoiding damage well.
Pondingham postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An elbow from Pondingham crashes against the mat.
Pondingham working the ground and pound.
Pondingham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Witczak keeps working.
Witczak taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pondingham throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdzislaw Witczak dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Witczak digs a good hook to Pondingham's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pondingham!
Pondingham darts in looking for a takedown but Witczak gets double underhooks and turns Pondingham into the cage.
Witczak gets caught napping as Pondingham dives in and scores a takedown. Witczak manages to retain guard.
Pondingham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pondingham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Witczak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pondingham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Witczak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pondingham won't allow Witczak to get back to his feet.
Pondingham working some strikes from top position.
Pondingham throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witczak wants to sweep but no luck.
Pondingham throws a big right hand that misses.
Pondingham trying to control but Witczak is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zdzislaw Witczak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Witczak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pondingham circles away quickly and effectively.
Zdzislaw Witczak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Witczak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pondingham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Witczak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pondingham is able to avoid easily.
Pondingham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Witczak backs up against the cage.
Pondingham just misses with a punch to the body.
Pondingham shoots in for a takedown but Witczak shows good takedown defense.
Zdzislaw Witczak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Pondingham.
Pondingham slips a jab and a cross from Witczak.
Pondingham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pondingham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pondingham staying out of range there.
Pondingham throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pondingham darts in looking for a takedown but Witczak gets double underhooks and turns Pondingham into the cage.
Pondingham takes one on the button.
Pondingham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Pondingham scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pondingham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Witczak is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pondingham is controlling him well.
Pondingham is working Witczak over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pondingham working the head with strikes.
Pondingham scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Witczak to see if he's OK.
Pondingham throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pondingham lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Witczak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pondingham trying to control the position but Witczak is working away.
Pondingham working the head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Pondingham.
Pondingham sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Witczak is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Witczak dodges the ground and pound from Pondingham.
Pondingham throws a strike aimed at the side of Witczak's head but Witczak avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pondingham throws an elbow but Witczak slips to the side and avoids it well.
Witczak is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pondingham connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pondingham misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pondingham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Witczak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zdzislaw Witczak's cut is getting worse.
Witczak prevents Pondingham from moving into mount.
Pondingham throws a strike aimed at the side of Witczak's head but Witczak avoids it well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pondingham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Witczak defends well and Pondingham ends up having to push Witczak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pondingham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Witczak as he jumps to the side.
Pondingham throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Pondingham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Witczak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Pondingham.
Pondingham misses with a double jab.
Witczak closes the distance and clinches.
Witczak gets underhooks to prevent Pondingham's takedown attempt.
Pondingham is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Witczak can't fight it off and eventually Pondingham manages to take the fight to the floor. Witczak looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pondingham throwing strikes from guard but Witczak blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witczak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pondingham wants to control from the top but Witczak keeps moving.
Pondingham throws a strike but Witczak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pondingham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pondingham keeping moving, preventing Witczak from controlling successfully.
Witczak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pondingham looking for a sweep. Not yet Pondingham, not yet.
Pondingham keeping moving, preventing Witczak from controlling successfully.
Pondingham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pondingham trying to strike off his back.
Pondingham keeping moving, preventing Witczak from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pondingham can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pondingham has his hands on Witczak's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Douglas Pondingham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pondingham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Witczak avoids it really well and circles away.
Pondingham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zdzislaw Witczak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Pondingham.
Witczak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pondingham was well out of range. Poor timing from Witczak.
Pondingham tries to bum rush Witczak with a series of wild strikes but Witczak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danga de danga de dang - Pondingham scores with a four punch combination!
Zdzislaw Witczak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pondingham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Witczak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Witczak.
Witczak clobbers Pondingham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Witczak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witczak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Pondingham.
Sloppy strikes from Witczak. Those never looked like landing.
Witczak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pondingham lands with a nice combination. Witczak backs away looking to recover.
Pondingham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Witczak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Witczak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pondingham takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pondingham throws a series of strikes that have Witczak backpedaling.
Pondingham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pondingham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pondingham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pondingham connects with a couple of short punches.
Pondingham landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pondingham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pondingham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Witczak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pondingham is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Witczak stuffs the takedown.
Pondingham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Witczak's guard.
Pondingham throwing strikes but missing.
Pondingham wants to control from the top but Witczak keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Pondingham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pondingham 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Pondingham!
Douglas Pondingham thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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