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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Konopacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Boulks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Konopacki!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boulks shoots in but no luck this time.
Boulks takes one to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Boulks.
Konopacki lands a nice shot to the body.
Konopacki misses with a low kick as Boulks jumps back.
Boulks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Konopacki's waist but Konopacki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boulks off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Boulks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konopacki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Konopacki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Konopacki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boulks moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulks fails with the takedown.
Boulks shoots in looking for a takedown. Konopacki tries to sprawl out of it but Boulks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Konopacki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks tries for a takedown but Konopacki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Konopacki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boulks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Konopacki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boulks connects with a body shot that sends Konopacki's belly button to the back.
Boulks fails with a takedown attempt.
Konopacki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulks.
Boulks tries for a takedown but Konopacki circles away easily
and Konopacki counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Konopacki.
Boulks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Konopacki finds it's way round the side to connect with Boulks's head.
Boulks takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big left from Boulks misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konopacki lands a slapping body shot.
Konopacki lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Konopacki. No joy for Boulks on that attempt.
Boulks fails with a takedown attempt.
Boulks is breathing heavily.
Konopacki throws a hook to the side of Boulks's head but Boulks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Konopacki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Konopacki wants it to stay on the feet.
Konopacki thuds a left hand into Boulks's body.
Boulks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Konopacki cracks the inside of Boulks's front leg.
Boulks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Konopacki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Konopacki lands a jab to Boulks's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Konopacki.
Boulks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boulks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Konopacki momentarily.
Jab, jab by Konopacki - just one landing.
Boulks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Konopacki.
Boulks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Konopacki cracks Boulks with an open hand slap.
Konopacki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Konopacki looks for the body kick but Boulks saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Konopacki - just one landing.
Konopacki scores with a nice strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Konopacki lands an overhand right.
Boulks is rocked!
Boulks defending well as Konopacki loads up on a big left hand.
Konopacki cracks Boulks with a good jab.
Konopacki misses with a leg kick.
Pawel Konopacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konopacki looks to land a right hand but Boulks moved out of range.
Boulks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Konopacki shoots in and gets a takedown into Boulks's guard.
Boulks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Konopacki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Konopacki trying to control but Boulks is working from the bottom.
Konopacki landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Konopacki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Konopacki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boulks manages to avoid it.
A jab from Konopacki finds it's way through Boulks's defenses.
Boulks works Konopacki's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Konopacki.
Boulks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Konopacki's waist but Konopacki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boulks off to one side.
Boulks shoots in but Konopacki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Konopacki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boulks on the side of the head.
Konopacki drops Boulks with a beautiful combination! Boulks stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Konopacki is looking for the KO!
Oh Boulks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Konopacki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Konopacki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boulks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boulks's back!
Boulks seems to have got his legs back now.
Konopacki landing with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Konopacki. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Konopacki is riding his opponent, not letting Boulks buck him off.
Konopacki is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Konopacki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boulks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Konopacki cracks Boulks with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Boulks from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Konopacki controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulks tries to escape but Konopacki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boulks is trapped and Konopacki is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Pawel Konopacki has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Konopacki controlling well, preventing Boulks from escaping the position.
Boulks trying to control the action but Konopacki just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konopacki is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boulks has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boulks just trying to survive but Konopacki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks can't escape the position.
Konopacki looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Konopacki cracks Boulks with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Boulks from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Konopacki is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Boulks has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Konopacki has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Boulks taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Konopacki doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pawel Konopacki!
In defeat, Will Boulks stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry,next time I will win..I promise'.
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