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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Makowski (ranked 24659 p4p, 485 weight class) and Janusz Spotify (ranked 24679 p4p, 456 weight class). Karol Makowski looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Karol Makowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Janusz Spotify!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Spotify swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karol Makowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makowski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Spotify moves into the clinch.
Spotify's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spotify closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spotify's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spotify swats away the attempt to clinch by Makowski.
Makowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spotify shoots in but Makowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makowski misses with the combination.
Spotify shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makowski as he avoids it easily.
Makowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Spotify with that takedown attempt.
Karol Makowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janusz Spotify.
Makowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spotify under the eye.
Spotify fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makowski manages to avoid it.
Spotify tries for a takedown but Makowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makowski misses with a few strikes there.
Makowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spotify makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Makowski really felt that one!
Spotify shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makowski sprawls well. Makowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spotify gets slowly back to his feet.
Spotify throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spotify closes the distance and clinches up with Makowski, looking for a takedown. Spotify pushes Makowski against the cage but Makowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spotify shoots in looking for a takedown but Makowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spotify's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Makowski.
Makowski misses with a wild combination.
Makowski leaves Spotify with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spotify showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makowski.
Spotify shoots in and drives through. Makowski sprawls well.
Makowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spotify circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spotify pulls guard successfully.
Makowski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makowski trying to control but Spotify is working from the bottom.
Spotify managing to control the position.
Spotify looking for a sweep. Not yet Spotify, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spotify escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spotify pulls Makowski in to control the position.
Makowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makowski postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spotify shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makowski as he jumps to the side.
Spotify gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spotify prevents Makowski from breaking the clinch.
Spotify manages to break the clinch.
Spotify looks to land a combination but Makowski avoids it well.
Makowski is looking for a counter combo.
Makowski swinging wildly here.
Makowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makowski wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Spotify misses.
Spotify shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makowski as he jumps to the side.
Makowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spotify slips a jab and a cross from Makowski.
Spotify darts in looking for a takedown but Makowski gets double underhooks and turns Spotify into the cage.
Makowski dips to his left and cracks Spotify with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Makowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spotify clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spotify as Makowski tries to tie him up.
Makowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spotify is defending well for now.
Spotify breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spotify drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makowski defends it well.
Spotify shoots in looking for a takedown but Makowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spotify's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Makowski looks to land a combination but Spotify avoids it well.
Spotify rushes Makowski and presses him up against the cage.
Spotify jumps into guard, dragging Makowski to the mat.
Spotify looking for a sweep. Not yet Spotify, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spotify is trying to control the position but Makowski postures up.
Spotify looking for a sweep. Not yet Spotify, not yet.
Spotify is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spotify is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spotify working a defensive guard here.
Spotify pulls Makowski in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spotify fails to land the takedown.
Makowski swinging wildly here.
Spotify shoots in but no luck this time.
Makowski is looking to counter the offense by Spotify and move into the clinch.
Karol Makowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janusz Spotify.
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.
Spotify misses with a few strikes there.
Spotify looks to land a combination but Makowski avoids it well.
Spotify rushes Makowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spotify tries to pull guard but Makowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Spotify drops back down to his feet.
Makowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spotify tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Makowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spotify has him pressed against the cage.
Makowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Makowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makowski working hard to break the clinch.
Spotify tries to score a body lock takedown but Makowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spotify's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makowski looks to land a combination but Spotify avoids it well.
No joy there for Makowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makowski misses with a wild body shot.
Spotify scores with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Makowski. No joy for Spotify on that attempt.
Makowski is looking for a counter combo.
Makowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makowski tries to clinch there but Spotify circles away.
A head kick misses from Spotify.
Spotify shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makowski defends it nicely.
Spotify tries to keep at a distance but Makowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makowski is pressed up against the cage. Spotify has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makowski down to the mat. Makowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spotify instigates a clinch.
Spotify's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spotify tries to pull guard but Makowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Makowski tries to throw a body punch but Spotify avoids it by throwing Makowski back against the cage.
Makowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spotify's elbow.
Spotify is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Makowski.
Janusz Spotify seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makowski tries to throw a body punch but Spotify avoids it by throwing Makowski back against the cage.
Makowski can't find room to land a body shot as Spotify controls the action.
Spotify tries a body shot but Makowski blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Makowski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Makowski misses with a few strikes there.
Spotify shoots in but no luck this time.
Spotify fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spotify moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makowski avoids the body shot from Spotify.
Makowski swinging wildly here.
Karol Makowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spotify gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spotify goes for a takedown attempt but Makowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karol Makowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janusz Spotify.
Spotify shoots in looking for a takedown. Makowski tries to sprawl out of it but Spotify keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Makowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spotify gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spotify wants to take the fight to the mat but Makowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Makowski is trying to break the clinch but Spotify is controlling him.
Spotify breaks from the clinch.
Spotify slips a jab and a cross from Makowski.
Spotify shoots in but Makowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karol Makowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Makowski with a hook.
Spotify pushes Makowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Spotify manages to pull guard.
Spotify is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spotify wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spotify keeping moving, preventing Makowski from controlling successfully.
Spotify is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Makowski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Spotify's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spotify circles away quickly and effectively.
Spotify throws a head kick that misses.
Makowski wants to clinch up but Spotify keeps it at a distance.
Spotify throws a counter combo.
Spotify takes a swing at Makowski's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spotify counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makowski pushes Spotify up against the cage in a clinch.
Spotify blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spotify looking for a takedown.
Spotify tries to pull guard but Makowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Spotify drops back down to his feet.
Makowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spotify drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Makowski darts in and clinches Spotify up against the cage.
Spotify tries to pull guard but Makowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makowski effectively controlling the action here.
Makowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makowski misses with an elbow strike.
Spotify blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spotify cracks Makowski with a nice body shot.
Spotify tries to pull guard but Makowski won't allow it.
Makowski can't find room to land a body shot as Spotify controls the action.
Makowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Spotify.
Spotify manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spotify wants to clinch up but Makowski keeps it at a distance.
Spotify tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makowski swivels and escapes.
Makowski is looking to counter the offense by Spotify and move into the clinch.
Makowski moves into the clinch.
Janusz Spotify has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karol Makowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spotify digs a right hand underneath Makowski's ribcage. Makowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karol Makowski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Makowski!
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