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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozar comes to the cage accompanied by z Buta Wjeżdzam. Pozar Pozar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Dangerous knees
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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
25 - 36 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pozar Pozar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Sten!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozar avoids the head kick by Sten.
Dan Sten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sten tests Pozar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sten throws a jab when Pozar was well out of range.
Sten cracks the inside of Pozar's front leg.
Sten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pozar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pozar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sten throws the left hand but Pozar avoids the punch easily.
Pozar slips a jab from Sten.
Pozar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sten lands with a slapping head kick.
Sten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sten misses with a body kick.
Pozar tries to close the distance and clinch but Sten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sten misses with a kick to the body.
Sten gets caught flat footed, as Pozar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pozar trying to control but Sten is working from the bottom.
Pozar throwing strikes from guard but Sten blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pozar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pozar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pozar avoids a kick to the body.
Sten misses with a hook.
Pozar tries to clinch but Sten moves out of range.
Sten jabs Pozar right on the nose. Pozar blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Sten misses the target.
Sten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pozar's sensitive parts.
Pozar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sten throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pozar.
Pozar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sten throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Sten.
Pozar wants to slow Sten down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Sten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pozar blocks a head kick by Sten.
Pozar fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sten misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Pozar misses its target.
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pozar's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pozar is defended easily by Sten.
Pozar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pozar shoots for a takedown but Sten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pozar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pozar's head.
Pozar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sten quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sten is trying to stand back up but Pozar is controlling him
Sten controlling the position for now.
Sten felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sten has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pozar is working away from the top position though.
Pozar is looking to take a break and control but Sten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pozar is looking for a kimura here.
Pozar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozar trying to control the action but Sten is working from the bottom.
Pozar wants to work for an arm triangle but Sten is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sten is doing well to control the position and prevent Pozar from advancing to side control.
Pozar trying to control the pace.
Pozar trying to pass the guard but Sten defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pozar shoots in but no luck this time.
Pozar gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pozar connects with a nice short shot to Sten's temple.
Pozar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pozar.
Sten keeping control of the position.
Sten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pozar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sten wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten trying to control from the bottom.
Pozar is controlling the pace.
Pozar stops Sten from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sten keeps working.
Pozar trying to pass the guard but Sten defending well.
Pozar wants to take a breather but Sten is having none of it.
Pozar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sten wants to get back to his feet.
Sten is looking to control Pozar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sten avoid being mounted?
Pozar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sten desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Pozar misses with a takedown attempt - Sten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pozar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pozar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sten.
Sten tries a head kick but it misses.
Pozar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pozar Pozar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sten throws a head kick but Pozar moves out of range.
Pozar moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Sten tenderised Pozar's leg. Pozar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sten throws a hook but Pozar avoids it easily.
Sten with a nice cross.
Pozar blocks a head kick by Sten.
Sten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sten wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pozar Pozar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pozar is trying to work for a kimura but Sten is defending well.
Pozar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sten's head.
Sten wants to improve his position but Pozar is controlling well.
Pozar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sten's head.
Sten is looking for a sweep. Pozar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sten is trying to stand.
We've been hearing good reports from Pozar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sten wants to control but Pozar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pozar lands with a punch from half guard.
Pozar wants to take a breather but Sten is having none of it.
Pozar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pozar trying to control the action but Sten is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sten wants to control but Pozar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sten is not content to let Pozar control the position.
Pozar decides to return to a standing position.
Sten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sten as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pozar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Sten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Sten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pozar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pozar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pozar shoots in but no luck this time.
Sten throws a big counter head kick but Pozar avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Sten lands.
Dan Sten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pozar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pozar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sten throws a sloppy head kick
and Pozar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sten!
Pozar is staying tight to Sten's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sten is looking for a sweep.
Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sten keeps working.
Sten tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pozar working the body and head with strikes.
Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sten keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sten tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pozar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sten struggling a bit here.
Sten trying to remain calm as Pozar controls from the top position.
Sten tries to buck Pozar off but Pozar is having none of it.
Sten stops Pozar from passing to mount.
Pozar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dan Sten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pozar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sten, who protects the arm well.
Sten is looking to regain half guard here but Pozar keeps moving and retains side control.
Sten pushes Pozar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pozar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pozar decides to stand back up. Pozar steps back and let's Sten get back to his feet.
Sten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pozar darts in looking for a takedown but Sten gets double underhooks and turns Pozar into the cage.
Sten scores with a nice body kick.
Sten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sten looks to land a right hand but Pozar moved out of range.
Pozar is looking to counter the offense by Sten and move into the clinch.
Sten misses with a head kick.
Sten looks to land a left hand but Pozar moved out of range nicely.
Sten thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Pozar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pozar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pozar has a takedown stuffed.
Sten looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pozar Pozar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sten tries to land a front kick but Pozar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Sten misses its intended target.
Sten scores with a jab. Pozar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pozar's sensitive parts.
Pozar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sten tries a head kick but it misses.
Pozar ducks under a wild hook from Sten.
Sten looks to throw the jab but Pozar is out of range.
Pozar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sten circles away.
Sten throws a head kick that misses
and Pozar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pozar Pozar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Sten.
Sten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sten throws a head kick but Pozar moves out of range.
Pozar tries to clinch but Sten moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pozar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sten circles away quickly and effectively.
Pozar avoids the head kick by Sten.
Sten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Sten.
Pozar tries to counter by clinching up but Sten breaks away and moves out of range.
Pozar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sten blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sten 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sten!
A victorious Dan Sten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Pozar Pozar had this to say: 'Thanks my sponsors and all my fans!!!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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