PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Hentschel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gajewski has chosen Two Steps From Hell - Hypnotica as his entrance music. Andrzej Gajewski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hentschel
vs
Gajewski

174 cm
24
146 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

163 cm
23
156 lbs
10 - 1 - 1

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Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Hentschel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gajewski closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Gajewski.
Hentschel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gajewskis head.
Hentschel swings wildly with an uppercut but Gajewski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Hentschel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hentschel goes for a takedown attempt but Gajewski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hentschel lands a right hook to the body.
Hentschel shoots in for a takedown but Gajewski shows good takedown defense.
Hentschel throws a leg kick but Gajewski checks it.
Gajewski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gajewski lands with a right hand.
Gajewski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hentschel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gajewski misses with a straight right.
Gajewski connects with a body shot that sends Hentschel's belly button to the back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gajewski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski connects with a body shot.
Crunch! Gajewski slams his shin into Hentschel's torso.
Gajewski misses with a looping right.
Gajewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hentschel.
Hentschel misses with an uppercut.
Gajewski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hentschel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Gajewski.
Gajewski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hentschel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gajewski.
Gajewski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gajewski lands a nice hook to Hentschel's body. Hentschel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hentschel thows a body shot but no joy.
Gajewski on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Gajewski closes the distance and pushes Hentschel back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hentschel has Gajewski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hentschel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gajewski tumbling to the mat - Hentschel dives into Gajewski's guard.
Gajewski looking for a sweep. Not yet Gajewski, not yet.
Hentschel landing with the ground and pound.
Gajewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hentschel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Gajewski is looking for a triangle but Hentschel pushes his legs off easily.
Hentschel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gajewski controls Hentschel momentarily but Hentschel frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel advances to half guard.
Gajewski is trying to get back to full guard.
Hentschel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gajewski's head.
Hentschel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gajewski's head.
Hentschel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gajewski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hentschel.
Gajewski is doing well to control the position and prevent Hentschel from advancing to side control.
Gajewski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hentschel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski tries to kick Hentschel off but Hentschel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hentschel lands with a punch from half guard.
Hentschel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gajewski to regain full guard.
Hentschel lands a couple of digs.
Gajewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hentschel controlling from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hentschel throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hentschel throws an elbow that misses. Gajewski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hentschel's guard. Nice move by Gajewski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrzej Gajewski will probably get the nod.
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.

Hentschel misses with a hook.
Hentschel misses with a looping left.
Gajewski scores with a hook to the body. Hentschel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hentschel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hentschel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hentschel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gajewski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hentschel missing with a left hand there. Gajewski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gajewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hentschel.
Hentschel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gajewski swivels and escapes.
Gajewski lands with an uppercut that bounces Hentschel off the cage and back into range.
Hentschel misses with a straight right.
Hentschel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hentschel ducks under a wild hook from Gajewski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hentschel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gajewski.

Hentschel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gajewski wants to control but Hentschel passes into side.
Gajewski tries to buck Hentschel off but Hentschel is having none of it.
Gajewski gets back to half guard.
Hentschel trying to control from half guard but Gajewski is working away.
Hentschel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski trying to control from the bottom.
Hentschel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gajewski to regain full guard.
Hentschel trying to control but Gajewski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hentschel throws a big elbow that misses.
Stefan Hentschel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hentschel throwing strikes from guard but Gajewski blocks nicely.
Hentschelis looking to pass into half guard but Gajewski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gajewski is in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gajewski landing with the ground and pound.
Gajewski trying to control but Hentschel is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski tries to free his leg and advance position but Hentschel is retaining full guard.
Gajewski trying to move into half guard but instead Hentschel has managed to sweep!
Gajewski managing to control the position.
Hentschel wants to pass the guard but Gajewski is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gajewski is on top in guard.
Gajewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hentschel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrzej Gajewski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gajewski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gajewski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gajewski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hentschel counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrzej Gajewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gajewski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gajewski.
Nice body kick there by Hentschel.
A swing and a miss from Hentschel.
Gajewski thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Hentschel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hentschel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gajewski.
Hentschel lands a slapping body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hentschel, right into the meat.
Hentschel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gajewski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gajewski throws a head kick but Hentschel moves out of range.
Hentschel misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Hentschel misses.
Gajewski throws a jab but it's blocked by Hentschel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hentschel misses the target.
Gajewski misses with a two punch combination.
Gajewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hentschel misses with a straight right.
Hentschel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gajewski counters with a straight right hand.
Hentschel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gajewski.
Hentschel misses with a body shot.
Hentschel loads up on a big right hand but Gajewski slips the punch.
Gajewski moves out of range of the strikes.
Gajewski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gajewski takes a swing at Hentschel's ribcage but misses.
Hentschel connects with a looping right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gajewski, right into the meat.
Hentschel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gajewski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski tries to land a body kick
and Hentschel counters with a nice body shot.
Gajewski slips a jab from Hentschel.
Gajewski avoids the body shot from Hentschel.
A clash of legs there as Hentschel blocks the low kick.
Gajewski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hentschel in his tracks.
Hentschel ducks right into an uppercut from Gajewski.
Gajewski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hentschel rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gajewski feints a jab promting Hentschel to slip. Gajewski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hentschel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gajewski misses the body punch
and Hentschel counters with a leg kick.
Gajewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hentschel throws a big shot that misses.
Hentschel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gajewski counters with a solid body kick.
Gajewski lands with a nice body punch.
Gajewski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hentschel checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hentschel moves forwards but Gajewski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gajewski swings for the body but Hentschel moves out of range.
Jab by Hentschel.
Gajewski scores with a hook to the body. Hentschel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gajewski throws a low kick but Hentschel moves out of range easily.

Hentschel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hentschel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hentschel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gajewski defending against the ground and pound.
Gajewski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hentschel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gajewski keeps working.
Gajewski is looking to reverse the position.
Hentschel looking to control but instead Gajewski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hentschel is thwarting Gajewski's attempts to control the position.
Hentschel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gajewski is looking for a sweep. Hentschel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Andrzej Gajewski just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hentschel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gajewski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hentschel takes a step back to recover.
Gajewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gajewski digs a good hook to Hentschel's body.
Hentschel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Gajewski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gajewski misses with a wild body shot.
Gajewski defending well as Hentschel loads up on a big left hand.
Hentschel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hentschel throws a poor cross that misses
and Gajewski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gajewski misses with a body shot.
Gajewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hentschel.
Hentschel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gajewski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hentschel to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Gajewski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hentschel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hentschel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hentschel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gajewski has wrist control.
Hentschel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gajewski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hentschel postures up and lands a big shot to Gajewski's brow.
Gajewski pulls Hentschel in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hentschel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gajewski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gajewski is trying to control the position but Hentschel postures up.
Gajewski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hentschel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gajewski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hentschel.
Gajewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hentschel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gajewski has wrist control.
Hentschel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gajewski is retaining full guard.
Gajewski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hentschel manages to get himself to full guard.
Gajewski is looking to advance position but Hentschel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hentschel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gajewski blocking the ground and pound.
Gajewski is looking to improve his position but Hentschel isn't that keen on the idea.
Hentschel looking to finish with strikes here!
Gajewski is working to get back to half guard.
Hentschel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gajewski because Hentschel loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gajewski wants to hold on but Hentschel pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Andrzej Gajewski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gajewski takes a swing at Hentschel's ribcage but misses.
Hentschel loads up on a big right hand but Gajewski slips the punch.
Hentschel shoots in and drives through. Gajewski sprawls well.
Gajewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gajewski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hentschel.
Hentschel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gajewski moves away.
Hentschel throws a lazy uppercut
and Gajewski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gajewski throws a wild body kick that Hentschel sees coming a mile off.
Hentschel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gajewski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Hentschel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gajewski on his heels. He'll look to pass Gajewski's guard now, I'm sure.
Hentschel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hentschel trying to control but Gajewski is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski controlling Hentschel's posture.
Hentschel looking to pass the guard.
Gajewski trying to keep a closed guard but Hentschel is proving a slippery customer.
Stefan Hentschel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrzej Gajewski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gajewski swings for the body but Hentschel moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gajewski. Hentschel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Hentschel misses the target.
Gajewski cracks the inside of Hentschel's front leg.
Gajewski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Gajewski.
Hentschel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hentschel just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hentschel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gajewski doesn't seem phased though.
Gajewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hentschel circles away quickly and effectively.
Gajewski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hentschel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hentschel moves away.
Hentschel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hentschel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hentschel misses with a wild combination.
Gajewski lands a right hook to the body.
Hentschel swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andrzej Gajewski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gajewski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hentschel manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hentschel.
Gajewski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gajewski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hentschel takes a step back to recover.
Gajewski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hentschel has time to react.
Gajewski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski lands with an uppercut that bounces Hentschel off the cage and back into range.
Hentschel throws a series of punches but Gajewski moves out of range.
Hentschel thows a body shot but no joy.
Hentschel shoots in but no luck this time.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gajewski misses with a head kick.
Gajewski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gajewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hentschel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gajewski.
Gajewski connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gajewski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gajewski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hentschel.
Andrzej Gajewski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gajewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrzej Gajewski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gajewski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrzej Gajewski!
Andrzej Gajewski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Happy Pills , into his post fight interview.