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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Dunlop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Majkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Dunlop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dawid Majkowski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunlop lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunlop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dunlop showed some decent athleticism there.
Majkowski tries to get to full guard but Dunlop has control of the leg.
Dunlop tries to stand and escape but Majkowski is controlling the position.
Dunlop is looking for a kimura but Majkowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dunlop to get the leverage.
Dunlop looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Majkowski is trying to maintain the position but Dunlop is very close to passing his half guard.
Majkowski tries to get to full guard but Dunlop has control of the leg.
Majkowski moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop trying to control but Majkowski is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Dunlop as Majkowski shoots in.
Dunlop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunlop has Majkowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Majkowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dunlop prevents it.
Dunlop misses with a knee strike.
Majkowski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dunlop can't fight it off and eventually Majkowski manages to take the fight to the floor. Dunlop looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dunlop is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Majkowski is controlling him.
Majkowski slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majkowski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Majkowski looks gassed!
Dunlop looking for submissions off his back.
Dunlop kicks off Majkowski and gets to his feet.
Dunlop pushes Majkowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Majkowski lands a right hand.
Dunlop is trying to break the clinch but Majkowski has him pressed against the cage.
Majkowski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dunlop moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunlop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majkowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dunlop pulls Majkowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Majkowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dunlop wants to get back to his feet but Majkowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dunlop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dunlop is looking to sweep but instead, Majkowski has passed into half guard.
That's four 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.
Dunlop wants to get back to his feet.
Dunlop manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Majkowski with a poor takedown
and Dunlop counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
James Dunlop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawid Majkowski.
Dunlop thows a body shot but no joy.
Dunlop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunlop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Majkowski tries to clinch up
and Dunlop counters with a nice double leg into side control. Majkowski won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Majkowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dunlop prevents Majkowski from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dunlop dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dunlop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Majkowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunlop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Majkowski is looking to clinch.
Dunlop has closed the distance and engaged Majkowski in a clinch.
Dunlop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunlop tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Majkowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Majkowski.
Dunlop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Majkowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dunlop is trying to break the clinch but Majkowski has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunlop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dunlop has had enough of the clinch but Majkowski keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Dunlop as the two fighters clinch.
Majkowski goes for a takedown attempt but Dunlop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Majkowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Majkowski lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majkowski controlling from the top position.
Majkowski trying to control but Dunlop is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majkowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunlop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dunlop looking for a guillotine here but Majkowski defends easily.
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.
Majkowski wants to control from the top but Dunlop keeps moving.
Dunlop wants to stand and escape but Majkowski is having none of it.
Dunlop is wriggling around but Majkowski manages to pass to half guard.
Majkowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Majkowski trying to control from half guard but Dunlop is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majkowski is looking for submissions but instead, Dunlop has regained full guard.
Dunlop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Majkowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Majkowski stands up and waves to Dunlop to follow him.
Dunlop darts in trying to clinch
and Majkowski counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majkowski takes a swing at Dunlop's ribcage but misses.
Dunlop closes the distance and clinches.
Dunlop is working for takedown but Majkowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Majkowski can't get the takedown.
Dunlop manages to break the clinch.
Majkowski misses with a takedown attempt - Dunlop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James Dunlop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawid Majkowski.
Dunlop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Majkowski tries to clinch up
and Majkowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Majkowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dunlop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Majkowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunlop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawid Majkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Majkowski fails with the takedown
and Dunlop counters with a one-two to the body.
Majkowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunlop decides to pull guard.
Dunlop wants to stand and escape but Majkowski is having none of it.
Majkowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Majkowski wants to control from the top but Dunlop keeps moving.
Dunlop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunlop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dunlop keeping moving, preventing Majkowski from controlling successfully.
Majkowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Majkowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majkowski stops Dunlop from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Majkowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunlop, pushing him back against the cage.
Dunlop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunlop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Majkowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dunlop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dunlop breaks from the clinch.
Majkowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dunlop counters with a series of strikes. Majkowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
James Dunlop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawid Majkowski.
Dunlop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Majkowski pinned against the cage. Majkowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majkowski darts in and clinches Dunlop up against the cage.
Dunlop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Majkowski tries to pull guard but Dunlop holds him up against the cage and eventually Majkowski drops back down to his feet.
Dunlop tries for a takedown. No joy.
Majkowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Dunlop gets an underhook and turns Majkowski into the cage.
Majkowski breaks from the clinch.
Majkowski keeps the fight on the outside.
James Dunlop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunlop tries to clinch there but Majkowski circles away.
Dunlop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Majkowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Majkowski moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop tries to land knees in the clinch but Majkowski avoids the damage to the body.
Dunlop jumps guard but Majkowski stands there with Dunlop around his waist. Dunlop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dunlop is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Majkowski is keeping busy.
Dunlop working aggressively here.
Majkowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunlop stuffs the takedown.
Dunlop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Majkowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dunlop smiles and moves away.
Dunlop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Majkowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Dunlop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Majkowski has hold of one of Dunlop's legs. Dunlop is fighting the takedown attempt but Majkowski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunlop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majkowski prevents Dunlop from getting back to his feet.
Majkowski wants to get up but he can't break Dunlop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dunlop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majkowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dunlop working for a triangle but Majkowski defends it easily.
Majkowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dawid Majkowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Majkowski 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawid Majkowski!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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