|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Mcdowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Macgrzegorz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macgrzegorz has chosen Zenek Martyniu - We will rock You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
24
194 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
25
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edmond Mcdowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konrad Macgrzegorz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macgrzegorz gets caught napping as Mcdowell dives in and scores a takedown. Macgrzegorz manages to retain guard.
Macgrzegorz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mcdowell has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Macgrzegorz jumps guard and drags Mcdowell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcdowell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcdowell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcdowell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcdowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Macgrzegorz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdowell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Macgrzegorz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Macgrzegorz has escaped and now he's on top!
Mcdowell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgrzegorz 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.
Mcdowell keeping moving, preventing Macgrzegorz from controlling successfully.
Macgrzegorz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcdowell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcdowell has his foot on Macgrzegorz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macgrzegorz works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcdowell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macgrzegorz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macgrzegorz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mcdowell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Macgrzegorz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Macgrzegorz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcdowell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Macgrzegorz stays in close to Mcdowell's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Macgrzegorz 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Macgrzegorz looks to land a left hand but Mcdowell moved out of range nicely.
Mcdowell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Macgrzegorz.
Mcdowell is looking to clinch.
Macgrzegorz throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgrzegorz dives in and scores a takedown into Mcdowell's guard.
Macgrzegorz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcdowell trying to keep a closed guard but Macgrzegorz is proving a slippery customer.
Macgrzegorz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Macgrzegorz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Macgrzegorz wants to control from the top but Mcdowell keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdowell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macgrzegorz defends well.
Macgrzegorz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcdowell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macgrzegorz has managed to get both his arms back between Mcdowell's legs - danger averted.
Macgrzegorz controlling from the top position.
Mcdowell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macgrzegorz controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Macgrzegorz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Macgrzegorz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Macgrzegorz controlling the action here.
Macgrzegorz is keen to just control but Mcdowell is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdowell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Macgrzegorz trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdowell is looking to control Macgrzegorz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcdowell avoid being mounted?
Macgrzegorz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Macgrzegorz.
Macgrzegorz working the head and body with strikes.
Macgrzegorz is thwarting Mcdowell's attempts to control the position.
Macgrzegorz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcdowell's head.
Well, if Macgrzegorz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Macgrzegorz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Mcdowell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Macgrzegorz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Macgrzegorz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcdowell is holding Macgrzegorz down, trying to stall.
We've been informed that Macgrzegorz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mcdowell is trying to control Macgrzegorz's posture but Macgrzegorz avoids it.
Macgrzegorz working the ground and pound.
Mcdowell is not content to let Macgrzegorz control the position.
Mcdowell is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgrzegorz wants to control but Mcdowell is keeping him busy.
Mcdowell struggling a bit here.
Konrad Macgrzegorz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macgrzegorz wants to control but Mcdowell is keeping him busy.
Macgrzegorz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mcdowell tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Macgrzegorz working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Macgrzegorz wants to stand but Mcdowell has his arm trapped.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcdowell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macgrzegorz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Macgrzegorz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Macgrzegorz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mcdowell striking from the bottom.
Mcdowell is refusing to be controlled, as Macgrzegorz sits in half guard.
Macgrzegorz is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcdowell wants to control but Macgrzegorz is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Macgrzegorz 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Macgrzegorz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mcdowell controls Macgrzegorz momentarily but Macgrzegorz frees himself.
Mcdowell being controlled here, momentarily.
Macgrzegorz trying to control but Mcdowell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macgrzegorz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgrzegorz trying to control but Mcdowell is working from the bottom.
Macgrzegorz controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcdowell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Macgrzegorz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Macgrzegorz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcdowell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macgrzegorz.
Mcdowell controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdowell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macgrzegorz is one step ahead there.
Mcdowell keeping moving, preventing Macgrzegorz from controlling successfully.
Macgrzegorz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcdowell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Macgrzegorz 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.
Macgrzegorz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdowell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mcdowell clinches up with Macgrzegorz and pushes him back against the cage.
Macgrzegorz jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdowell is looking to work some ground and pound but Macgrzegorz has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Macgrzegorz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcdowell tries to stand but Macgrzegorz is controlling from the bottom.
Mcdowell throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcdowell wants to control from the top but Macgrzegorz keeps moving.
Mcdowell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Macgrzegorz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Macgrzegorz lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcdowell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mcdowell is looking for a triangle but Macgrzegorz pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdowell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Konrad Macgrzegorz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Macgrzegorz postures up.
Macgrzegorz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mcdowell keeping moving, preventing Macgrzegorz from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macgrzegorz wants to pass the guard but Mcdowell is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcdowell tries to clinch up but Macgrzegorz circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Macgrzegorz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Macgrzegorz 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Macgrzegorz!
Konrad Macgrzegorz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
22% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
