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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Bartoszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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279 lbs
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196 cm
25
260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Muay Thai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcin Bartoszewski!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartoszewski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here as Bartoszewski stalls from top position.
Bartoszewski working the ground and pound.
Thai bucks up and tries to throw Bartoszewski off but instead Bartoszewski has got his back!
Thai is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai trying to control the position but Bartoszewski manages to sink in the hooks.
The referee is taking a good look at Thai as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bartoszewski!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai trying to control but not successfully.
Bartoszewski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Thai trying to control but not successfully.
That's two 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.
Thai is trapped and Bartoszewski is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bartoszewski controlling from the back.
Thai can't escape the position.
Bartoszewski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartoszewski loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Thai hold on?
Thai rolls, trying to escape but Bartoszewski keeps control of the position.
Bartoszewski loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Thai hold on?
Thai trying to control the hands but Bartoszewski breaks the grip.
Bartoszewski biding his time, looking for the opening.
Thai tries to roll but Bartoszewski sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartoszewski is landing with strikes. Thai can't take much more of this.
Can Thai hold on?! Bartoszewski is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Thai tries to roll but Bartoszewski sticks to his back.
Bartoszewski lands a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartoszewski is riding his opponent, not letting Thai buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Bartoszewski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bartoszewski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thai 's waist but Thai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bartoszewski off to one side.
Thai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thai fails to land with a series of punches.
Thai stuffs the takedown.
Bartoszewski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thai .
Thai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bartoszewski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thai wants to hit a switch here but Bartoszewski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thai there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoszewski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Thai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thai tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thai is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartoszewski controlling the pace for now.
Thai wants to hold on but Bartoszewski pushes him away.
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.
Bartoszewski content just to control the position here.
Bartoszewski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bartoszewski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Thai is desperately trying to improve his position but Bartoszewski has a good base and remains in mount.
Bartoszewski controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying to escape the mount.
Bartoszewski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bartoszewski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thai 's face.
Bartoszewski controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying desperately to improve position.
Bartoszewski avoids the attempt from Thai to control.
Thai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Bartoszewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Thai throws an overhand right that lands on Bartoszewski's shoulder, as Bartoszewski tries to avoid the shot.
Bartoszewski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thai 's waist but Thai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bartoszewski off to one side.
A lazy left from Thai finds it's target.
Thai slaps away a takedown attempt from Bartoszewski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thai throws a big counter combination but Bartoszewski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thai drops Bartoszewski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bartoszewski looks back up at him and smiles so Thai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Marcin Bartoszewski has been cut.
Bartoszewski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thai is fending him off so far but Bartoszewski persists. Nope, Thai circles away and we're back to standing.
Muay Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Bartoszewski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartoszewski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thai on his heels. He'll look to pass Thai 's guard now, I'm sure.
Bartoszewski 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.
Thai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bartoszewski dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Thai 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bartoszewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thai is trying to improve his position.
Thai is looking to get back to his feet here but Bartoszewski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Thai 's back.
Thai can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bartoszewski controlling the positon.
Thai wants to control his opponent's hands but Bartoszewski gets his hands free.
Bartoszewski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bartoszewski controlling well, preventing Thai from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartoszewski gets his hands free as Thai looks to control.
Thai tries to escape the position.
Marcin Bartoszewski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Can Thai hold on?! Bartoszewski is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Bartoszewski has the hooks in. Thai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Thai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai trying to control the action but Bartoszewski just sinks the hooks in.
Bartoszewski controlling well, preventing Thai from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartoszewski is riding his opponent, not letting Thai buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Muay Thai .
I think Bartoszewski 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Bartoszewski!
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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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