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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pazdowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pazdowski comes to the cage accompanied by Wzorowy anon - Siedze na kurahenie. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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296 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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300 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Pazdowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Riverson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riverson gets the takedown into side control.
Riverson swings around for an armbar but Pazdowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riverson's guard.
Riverson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riverson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riverson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pazdowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riverson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riverson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pazdowski controls the pace.
Pazdowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riverson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pazdowski has managed to get both his arms back between Riverson's legs - danger averted.
Riverson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazdowski wants to control from the top but Riverson keeps moving.
Pazdowski cracks Riverson with a solid left hand.
Riverson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pazdowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riverson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pazdowski has managed to get both his arms back between Riverson's legs - danger averted.
Riverson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pazdowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pazdowski trying to control but Riverson is working from the bottom.
Riverson is looking for a triangle but Pazdowski pushes his legs off easily.
Riverson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pazdowski defends it easily.
Riverson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pazdowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riverson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riverson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pazdowski defends well.
Riverson keeping moving, preventing Pazdowski from controlling successfully.
Pazdowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pazdowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pazdowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazdowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riverson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pazdowski has managed to get both his arms back between Riverson's legs - danger averted.
Pazdowski wants to control from the top but Riverson keeps moving.
Pazdowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pazdowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riverson looking for a guillotine here but Pazdowski defends easily.
Pazdowski trying to control but Riverson is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Pazdowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riverson looking for a guillotine here but Pazdowski defends easily.
Riverson has his foot on Pazdowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pazdowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Riverson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riverson looking for a guillotine here but Pazdowski defends easily.
Pazdowski working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riverson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Riverson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pazdowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Riverson is out of range and Pazdowski settles back down.
Riverson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Riverson swings around for an armbar but Pazdowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riverson's guard.
Riverson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pazdowski defends it easily.
Riverson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pazdowski defends well.
Pazdowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Riverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riverson is looking for a triangle but Pazdowski pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazdowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riverson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pazdowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riverson is breathing heavily.
Pazdowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riverson's guard.
Pazdowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Riverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riverson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
John Riverson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riverson working for a triangle but Pazdowski defends it easily.
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.
Riverson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pazdowski defends it easily.
Pazdowski stays in close to Riverson's body and controls the position.
Pazdowski stands up and waves to Riverson to follow him.
Pazdowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riverson tries to avoid it but Pazdowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riverson to the ground. Riverson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riverson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pazdowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Riverson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Riverson looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riverson has gone for a leg lock! Pazdowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Riverson's guard.
Riverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pazdowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riverson keeping moving, preventing Pazdowski from controlling successfully.
Riverson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pazdowski doesn't defend quickly enough and Riverson has managed to lock this one up! Can Pazdowski escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Riverson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Riverson!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
34% |
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