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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bagietka (ranked 5486 p4p, 490 weight class) and Wukong Zanh Zu (ranked 24260 p4p, 565 weight class). Michal Bagietka looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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176 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michal Bagietka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wukong Zanh Zu!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagietka looks to land a combination but Zanh Zu avoids it well.
Michal Bagietka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagietka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bagietka enables Zanh Zu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bagietka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bagietka is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zanh Zu dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zanh Zu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zanh Zu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zanh Zu grinds an elbow into Bagietka's temple.
Zanh Zu is working Bagietka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bagietka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zanh Zu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bagietka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bagietka is breathing heavily.
Zanh Zu lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagietka is trying to buck Zanh Zu off.
Zanh Zu is chipping away with strikes.
Zanh Zu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zanh Zu trying to control the position but Bagietka is working away.
Zanh Zu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zanh Zu tries for a kimura but Bagietka is defending well.
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.
The referee asks Zanh Zu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zanh Zu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zanh Zu decides to stand back up.
Bagietka checks a leg kick.
Bagietka tries to clinch up.
Zanh Zu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bagietka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zanh Zu back to the cage. Bagietka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zanh Zu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Bagietka does no damage.
Bagietka gets caught flat footed, as Zanh Zu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zanh Zu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanh Zu tries to bum rush Bagietka with a series of wild strikes but Bagietka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bagietka gets caught napping as Zanh Zu dives in and scores a takedown. Bagietka manages to retain guard.
Zanh Zu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bagietka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zanh Zu advances to half guard.
Zanh Zu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Zanh Zu 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.
Zanh Zu wants to advance to full mount but Bagietka doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zanh Zu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagietka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zanh Zu postures up and lands a big shot to Bagietka's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wukong Zanh Zu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bagietka looks to clinch
and Zanh Zu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bagietka won't be happy with that.
Bagietka bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've been told by Bagietka's head coaches at Star Studded Beef that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Zanh Zu misses.
A nice combination there by Bagietka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bagietka.
Zanh Zu dives in for a single leg takedown but Bagietka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zanh Zu clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zanh Zu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zanh Zu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zanh Zu showed some decent athleticism there.
Bagietka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagietka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zanh Zu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bagietka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zanh Zu.
Bagietka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zanh Zu.
A countering left hand to the body from Zanh Zu misses.
Bagietka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagietka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zanh Zu.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wukong Zanh Zu.
Zanh Zu closes the distance and pushes Bagietka back into the cage.
Bagietka avoids a wild elbow strike from Zanh Zu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagietka.
Zanh Zu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bagietka avoids it.
Bagietka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bagietka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bagietka is trying to push Zanh Zu away but Zanh Zu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zanh Zu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanh Zu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bagietka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michal Bagietka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagietka punishes Zanh Zu's body with a nice straight punch.
Zanh Zu forces Bagietka back against the cage and clinches.
Zanh Zu has Bagietka pressed against the cage, preventing Bagietka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zanh Zu is trying to drag Bagietka to the mat but Bagietka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bagietka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bagietka wants to get back to striking at distance but Zanh Zu won't allow it.
Zanh Zu slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanh Zu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bagietka wants to break free but Zanh Zu has control.
Zanh Zu has picked Bagietka up - he's going for a ride! Zanh Zu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bagietka is trying to escape back to his feet but Zanh Zu uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Zanh Zu cracks Bagietka with a big right hand but Bagietka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zanh Zu wants to control but Bagietka is keeping him busy.
Zanh Zu advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanh Zu working the ground and pound effectively.
Zanh Zu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zanh Zu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zanh Zu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zanh Zu controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michal Bagietka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Bagietka finds it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bagietka enables Zanh Zu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bagietka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bagietka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zanh Zu manages to pass to side control.
Zanh Zu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bagietka!
Zanh Zu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagietka is squirming around, avoiding Zanh Zu's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanh Zu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zanh Zu trying to control but Bagietka is having none of it.
Zanh Zu with a couple of short strikes.
Zanh Zu controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Zanh Zu lands a big elbow.
Zanh Zu controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zanh Zu.
Zanh Zu wants to control but Bagietka has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Zanh Zu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanh Zu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zanh Zu wants to control but Bagietka is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Zanh Zu seems content to control.
Zanh Zu is working for a submission of some sort.
Zanh Zu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zanh Zu content to control rather than advance.
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.
Bagietka wants to get back to his feet.
Zanh Zu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zanh Zu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zanh Zu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bagietka sees it coming and defends easily.
Zanh Zu wants to pass the guard but Bagietka is defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wukong Zanh Zu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zanh Zu 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wukong Zanh Zu!
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