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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Hakim Bafawuse (ranked 6519 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartolomei Saganowski (ranked 6516 p4p, 497 weight class). Abdul Hakim Bafawuse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bartolomei Saganowski's chin.
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182 cm
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158 lbs
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175 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Hakim Bafawuse! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bartolomei Saganowski! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bafawuse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bafawuse misses with a takedown attempt and Saganowski counters with a three punch combo that has Bafawuse backing up. Bafawuse nods at Saganowski to acknowledge the strikes. Bafawuse keeps the fight on the outside. Bafawuse moves out of range of the body kick. Bafawuse gets the takedown into side control. Bafawuse tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Saganowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bafawuse is not content to let Saganowski control the position. Saganowski throwing shots but Bafawuse is blocking nicely. Bafawuse is not content to let Saganowski control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bafawuse holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Saganowski wants to take a breather but Bafawuse is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Saganowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bafawuse defends it well. Saganowski is looking to take a break and control but Bafawuse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Saganowski prevents Bafawuse from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Saganowski stands up out of the half guard. Saganowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bafawuse clinches up against the cage. Bafawuse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saganowski blocks it with crossed arms. Bafawuse manages to pull guard.
Bafawuse looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saganowski passes into side control.
Saganowski is looking to take a break and control but Bafawuse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saganowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bafawuse! Bafawuse wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Bafawuse is trying to break free.
Saganowski tightening his grip on Bafawuse, looking for the choke. Bafawuse staying busy and making it hard for Saganowski to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bafawuse trying to get back to his feet but Saganowski is in full control for now. Saganowski has his arm under Bafawuse's chin here. Game over son! Saganowski squeezes tightly and Bafawuse is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bartolomei Saganowski!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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