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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Buffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Wafel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Buffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marek Wafel!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buffer misses with a body shot.
Buffer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wafel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buffer.
Wafel shoots in looking for a takedown but Buffer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wafel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A quick step to the side and Buffer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wafel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buffer as he jumps to the side.
Wafel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buffer's half guard.
Wafel trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wafel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Buffer tries to get to full guard but Wafel has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wafel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Buffer is trying to stand.
Wafel stalling.
Wafel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wafel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wafel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wafel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wafel in particular looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wafel shoots in for a takedown but Buffer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruce Buffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Wafel.
Buffer wants to land a leg kick but Wafel is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Wafel.
Wafel with the counter takedown but Buffer avoids it easily.
Buffer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wafel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buffer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wafel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wafel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Buffer throws a leg kick but Wafel checks it.
Buffer throws a body shot but no joy.
Wafel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buffer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wafel controls the position.
Buffer is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wafel trying to control the position but Buffer is working away.
Buffer is being controlled here.
Wafel trying to control the position but Buffer is working away.
Buffer is trying to get back to half guard.
Buffer is working hard here to advance position.
Wafel landing a few strikes.
Buffer seems a little lost for a moment, as Wafel dominates the positioning.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wafel trying to control the position but Buffer is working away.
The ground and pound from Wafel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wafel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Buffer's shoulder. That is not cool.
It looks like Wafel 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.
Wafel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buffer just misses with a punch to the body.
Wafel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buffer's half guard.
Wafel is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Wafel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Buffer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Buffer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wafel is out of range.
Bruce Buffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buffer throws a leg kick that misses.
Wafel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buffer looks to score with a jab to the body but Wafel is just out of range.
Wafel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buffer slaps away a takedown attempt from Wafel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buffer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wafel gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wafel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wafel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buffer is looking to control Wafel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buffer avoid being mounted?
Wafel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marek Wafel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wafel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wafel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Buffer is bucking up trying to escape but Wafel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Buffer is looking to get to half guard.
Wafel content just to control the position here.
Buffer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wafel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wafel wants to control the pace but Buffer is squirming around nicely.
Wafel working the ground and pound effectively.
Wafel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wafel lands a couple of good shots and Buffer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wafel gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wafel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wafel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wafel keeps control of the position easily here as Buffer tries to buck him off.
Wafel is continuing to stall.
Buffer can't escape the position.
Wafel biding his time, controlling Buffer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buffer is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wafel looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Buffer covers up after that shot from Wafel.
Wafel cracks Buffer with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Buffer from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Buffer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wafel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wafel is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Buffer. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Wafel has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Wafel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wafel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wafel winds up and cracks Buffer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wafel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wafel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Buffer is staying active underneath Wafel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wafel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Wafel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffer missing with punches from the bottom.
Buffer looking for submissions off his back.
Buffer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wafel.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wafel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wafel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wafel controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wafel lands with some strikes.
Buffer is bucking up trying to escape but Wafel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wafel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wafel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Buffer is working to get back to half guard.
Wafel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wafel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wafel prevents Buffer from getting the reversal.
Wafel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buffer is looking to escape.
Buffer tries to lock up and control but Wafel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wafel looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wafel.
Wafel scoring with strikes but Buffer is staying in there.
Wafel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wafel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Buffer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wafel with the ground and pound from mount.
Buffer wants to get back to his feet.
Wafel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Buffer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wafel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buffer working to try and regain half guard.
Buffer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Buffer tries to get out of the position.
Wafel raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Wafel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wafel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Wafel!
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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
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