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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Morawski (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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144 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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169 cm
30
148 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof Morawski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morawski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bass won't be happy with that.
Bass managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morawski.
Bass is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morawski working away.
Morawski is chipping away with strikes.
Morawski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bass keeps working.
Morawski landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bass wants to improve his position but Morawski is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass moves into full guard.
Morawski passes Bass's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bass is trying to control but can't.
Bass is staying active underneath Morawski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morawski throwing shots but Bass is blocking nicely.
Bass manages to get to full guard.
Morawski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass trying to keep a closed guard but Morawski is proving a slippery customer.
Bass looking for subs off his back but Morawski has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bass manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bass seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bass wants to sweep here but Morawski controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morawski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bass has Morawski pulled in close to control his posture.
Morawski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bass connects with a body shot.
Morawski scores with a nice strike.
Morawski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morawski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bass looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bass can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morawski controls the pace.
Bass keeping moving, preventing Morawski from controlling successfully.
Morawski postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morawski stays in close to Bass's body and controls the position.
Bass is trying to keep Morawski in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Morawski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morawski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morawski scores with a jab to the body.
Teddy Bass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morawski darts in looking for a takedown but Bass gets double underhooks and turns Morawski into the cage.
Bass lands a head kick. Morawski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Morawski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morawski's guard.
Morawski controlling the position.
Morawski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bass trying to control but Morawski is working from the bottom.
Morawski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bass loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morawski wants to sweep but no luck.
Morawski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bass is pushing down on Morawski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morawski is fighting to maintain full guard but Bass has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morawski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morawski wants to get back to full guard.
Bass throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bass is looking for a kimura here.
Morawski keeping hold of Bass's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bass is pressing down on Morawski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morawski is holding on for now.
Bass is nestled in close to Morawski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morawski gets full guard.
Bass preventing the sweep.
Bass trying to move into half guard but instead Morawski has managed to sweep!
Bass has his foot on Morawski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morawski works his way back into a safe position though.
Bass 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morawski wants to control from the top but Bass keeps moving.
Bass wants to sweep but no luck.
Bass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morawski trying to control but Bass is working from the bottom.
Bass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Bass.
Morawski shoots in looking for a takedown but Bass manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morawski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bass. Morawski shrugs it off though.
A big right from Bass misses.
Morawski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morawski somewhat.
Teddy Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Morawski.
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morawski was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
Bass moves out of range of the leg kick from Morawski.
Morawski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morawski shoots in for a takedown but Bass shows good takedown defense.
Bass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morawski.
Bass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morawski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morawski showed some decent athleticism there.
Bass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bass dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Morawski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morawski throws a sloppy head kick and Bass moves out of range easily.
Bass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morawski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morawski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bass misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morawski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bass pinned against the cage. Bass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bass misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morawski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bass is fending him off so far but Morawski persists. Nope, Bass circles away and we're back to standing.
Teddy Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Morawski.
Bass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bass misses with a low kick.
Morawski feints the counter takedown.
Morawski tries to move into range but Bass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bass throws a jab when Morawski was well out of range.
Morawski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bass defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass digs a good body shot into Morawski's ribs.
Bass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Teddy Bass is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Morawski.
A swing and a miss from Bass.
Morawski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morawski lands in his opponent's guard.
Morawski stopping the sweep attempt from Bass.
Bass managing to control the position.
Bass keeping moving, preventing Morawski from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass has his feet on Morawski's thighs here. He's pushed Morawski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Morawski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teddy Bass!
During a confident post fight interview, Teddy Bass thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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