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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mareks Stepaneks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Trampolina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mareks Stepaneks has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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134 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mareks Stepaneks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Trampolina!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepaneks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trampolina shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Trampolina is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepaneks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stepaneks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trampolina is keeping the position for now.
Trampolina working for a triangle but Stepaneks defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepaneks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stepaneks tries to free his leg and advance position but Trampolina is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepaneks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trampolina tries to roll over but Stepaneks keeps him under control.
Stepaneks seems to be working for a kimura but Trampolina defends the submission attempt.
Trampolina is trying to control but can't.
Trampolina tries to get to full guard but Stepaneks has control of the leg.
Trampolina is trying to control but can't.
Trampolina actively working from the bottom here.
Trampolina is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stepaneks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stepaneks's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepaneks breaks Trampolina's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stepaneks looking to pass the guard.
Trampolina had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stepaneks defends it easily.
Stepaneks wants to pass the guard but Trampolina is keeping the position.
Stepaneks pushing down on Trampolina's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trampolina trying to control here.
Stepaneks trying to pass the guard but Trampolina defending well.
Trampolina is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trampolina sees it coming and defends easily.
Trampolina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trampolina trying to hold on to Stepaneks's head to control him but Stepaneks postures up.
Stepaneks wants to pass to mount but Trampolina is defending the position.
Trampolina gets full guard.
Stepaneks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trampolina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stepaneks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stepaneks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stepaneks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stepaneksis looking to pass into half guard but Trampolina pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trampolina is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trampolina wants to control from the top but Stepaneks keeps moving.
Trampolina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stepaneks has his foot on Trampolina's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trampolina works his way back into a safe position though.
Trampolina trying to control but Stepaneks is working from the bottom.
Stepaneks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trampolina regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stepaneks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trampolina is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stepaneks slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Trampolina dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Trampolina. No joy for Stepaneks on that attempt.
Trampolina is looking to clinch but Stepaneks is avoiding it.
Stepaneks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trampolina as he jumps to the side.
Trampolina clinches up against the cage.
Trampolina works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Trampolina trying to control but Stepaneks is working from the bottom.
Stepaneks is looking for a triangle but Trampolina pushes his legs off easily.
Trampolina trying to control but Stepaneks is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Trampolina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stepaneks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trampolina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stepaneks keeping moving, preventing Trampolina from controlling successfully.
Trampolina is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trampolina controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trampolina wants to control from the top but Stepaneks keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Krzysztof Trampolina hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Trampolina shoots in and bounces Stepaneks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trampolina wants to control from the top but Stepaneks keeps moving.
Trampolina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stepaneks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trampolina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trampolina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Stepaneks is looking for a triangle but Trampolina pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trampolina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trampolina trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepaneks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepaneks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trampolina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trampolina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stepaneks keeping moving, preventing Trampolina from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trampolina is aware though and is defending well.
Trampolina wants to control from the top but Stepaneks keeps moving.
Trampolina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stepaneks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trampolina has managed to get both his arms back between Stepaneks's legs - danger averted.
Krzysztof Trampolina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trampolina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stepaneks working for a triangle but Trampolina defends it easily.
Trampolina trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepaneks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trampolina slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trampolina drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trampolina jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stepaneks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stepaneks keeping moving, preventing Trampolina from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stepaneks is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trampolina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stepaneksis looking to pass into half guard but Trampolina pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trampolina is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Trampolina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Trampolina rushes Stepaneks and presses him up against the cage.
Trampolina decides to pull guard.
Trampolina controls Stepaneks momentarily but Stepaneks frees himself.
Stepaneks is pushing down on Trampolina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trampolina is fighting to maintain full guard but Stepaneks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trampolina gets back to full guard.
Stepaneks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trampolina trying to control the position.
Stepaneks advances to half guard.
Trampolina won't allow Stepaneks to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trampolina is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepaneks trying to pass the guard but Trampolina defending well.
Stepaneks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trampolina looking for submissions off his back.
Trampolina gets back to full guard.
Krzysztof Trampolina 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.
Stepaneks wants to pass the guard but Trampolina is keeping the position.
Trampolina pulls Stepaneks in close to prevent any damage.
Stepaneks looking to pass the guard.
Stepaneks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trampolina manages to get to full guard.
Stepaneks tries to free his leg and advance position but Trampolina is retaining full guard.
Trampolina looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trampolina looking for a guillotine here but Stepaneks defends easily.
Stepaneks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Trampolina is trying to control Stepaneks's posture but Stepaneks avoids it.
Stepaneks tries to move to full mount but Trampolina actually manages to regain half guard.
Stepaneks tries to pass to full mount but Trampolina defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trampolina makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trampolina.
Trampolina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stepaneks's guard.
Trampolina trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepaneks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepaneks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepaneks looking for a guillotine here but Trampolina defends easily.
Trampolina drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trampolina jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krzysztof Trampolina.
Well Trampolina has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Trampolina!
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energy
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