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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pirozhkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gajewski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stratosphere. Arthur Pirozhkov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gajewski
vs
Pirozhkov

163 cm
25
141 lbs
13 - 2 - 1

175 cm
23
135 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pirozhkov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirozhkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gajewski misses with a looping left.
Gajewski blocks a jab.
Pirozhkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A good leg kick by Gajewski.
Pirozhkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Gajewski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gajewski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gajewski, right into the meat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gajewski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gajewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirozhkov avoids the body shot from Gajewski.
Pirozhkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gajewski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gajewski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Pirozhkov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gajewski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gajewski forces his way into half guard.
Gajewski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski is thwarting Pirozhkov's attempts to control the position.
Gajewski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pirozhkov wants to improve his position but Gajewski is controlling well.
Gajewski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This has been an exciting period of action!

We're going to have a standup here because Andrzej Gajewski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Gajewski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gajewski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov trying to control the position.

Pirozhkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gajewski has passed into half guard!
Gajewski is looking to advance position but Pirozhkov won't allow it.

Pirozhkov actively working from the bottom here.
Gajewski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gajewski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gajewski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pirozhkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pirozhkov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov keeping moving, preventing Gajewski from controlling successfully.
Pirozhkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gajewski's guard.
Gajewski looking to control.
Gajewski wants to sweep here but Pirozhkov controlling him for the moment.
Gajewski controls Pirozhkov momentarily but Pirozhkov frees himself.
Pirozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gajewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gajewski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pirozhkov controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrzej Gajewski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gajewski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pirozhkov in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrzej Gajewski dominated that round.
That's time! Gajewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gajewski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pirozhkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gajewski is fending him off so far but Pirozhkov persists. Nope, Gajewski circles away and we're back to standing.
Gajewski is looking to chop away at Pirozhkov's legs.
Pirozhkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gajewski counters with an inside leg kick.
Gajewski throws a sloppy head kick and Pirozhkov moves out of range easily.
Pirozhkov has his takedown stuffed
and Gajewski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrzej Gajewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pirozhkov.
Gajewski throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski throws a head kick that misses.
Gajewski connects with a body shot that sends Pirozhkov's belly button to the back.
Pirozhkov checks a low kick from Gajewski.
Pirozhkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gajewski counters with an outside leg kick.
Pirozhkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gajewski tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski throws a body kick that misses.
Gajewski is looking to wear down Pirozhkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gajewski swings for the body but Pirozhkov moves out of range.
Gajewski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gajewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Gajewski.
Gajewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pirozhkov moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Gajewski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gajewski.
Gajewski looks for the body kick but Pirozhkov saw that one coming.
Gajewski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gajewski stuffs the takedown.
Gajewski leaves Pirozhkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gajewski wants to land a leg kick but Pirozhkov is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gajewski.
Pirozhkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gajewski keeps Pirozhkov at a distance using the push kick.
Gajewski throws a leg kick but Pirozhkov checks it.
Gajewski lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, jab by Gajewski - just one landing.

Gajewski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pirozhkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gajewski is working Pirozhkov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pirozhkov trying to remain calm as Gajewski controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrzej Gajewski dominated that second round.
That's time! Gajewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pirozhkov shoots and misses
and Gajewski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pirozhkov's knee momentarily.
Gajewski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pirozhkov.
Gajewski throws a leg kick but Pirozhkov checks it.

Gajewski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pirozhkov wants to get back to full guard but Gajewski has passed into side control.
Pirozhkov is looking to reverse the position.
Gajewski controlling the position.
Pirozhkov is looking to regain half guard here but Gajewski keeps moving and retains side control.
Andrzej Gajewski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirozhkov struggling a bit here.
Pirozhkov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gajewski is staying active.
Pirozhkov is not content to let Gajewski control the position.
Gajewski is staying tight to Pirozhkov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gajewski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gajewski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pirozhkov can do to turn this around?
Pirozhkov struggling a bit here.
Gajewski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pirozhkov tries to buck Gajewski off but Gajewski is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Gajewski trying to control the position but Pirozhkov is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pirozhkov is looking to reverse the position.
Pirozhkov seems a little lost for a moment, as Gajewski dominates the positioning.
Gajewski trying to control the position but Pirozhkov is working away.

Andrzej Gajewski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gajewski tries a low kick but Pirozhkov avoids it.
Andrzej Gajewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pirozhkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pirozhkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pirozhkov looks for a takedown but Gajewski sprawls well.
Andrzej Gajewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pirozhkov.
Gajewski feints and then cracks Pirozhkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pirozhkov down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pirozhkov has his takedown stuffed

and Gajewski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gajewski.
Gajewski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pirozhkov blocking some punches.
Gajewski lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pirozhkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gajewski smiles and moves away.
Pirozhkov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gajewski is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gajewski. Gajewski obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrzej Gajewski clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gajewski connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gajewski. Pirozhkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gajewski looks to throw the jab but Pirozhkov is out of range.
Gajewski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pirozhkov manages to avoid it.
Pirozhkov looks for a takedown but Gajewski sprawls well.
Gajewski digs a good hook to Pirozhkov's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski jabs Pirozhkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gajewski, right into the meat.
Pirozhkov fails with the takedown
and Gajewski counters with an inside leg kick.

Gajewski gets the takedown into side control.
Gajewski takes a little break here. Pirozhkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Gajewski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski is looking to take a break and control but Pirozhkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pirozhkov wants to control but Gajewski postures up.
Gajewski slows the pace down.
Gajewski trying to control the action but Pirozhkov is working from the bottom.
Pirozhkov stops Gajewski from passing to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gajewski is looking to take a break and control but Pirozhkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pirozhkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gajewski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov won't allow Gajewski to pass to mount.
Pirozhkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gajewski passes to side control.
Pirozhkov wants to control but Gajewski postures up.
Pirozhkov is not content to let Gajewski control the position.
Gajewski staying calm.
Gajewski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov tries to bench press Gajewski off him but Gajewski keeps the position.
Pirozhkov is trying to escape the position but Gajewski is controlling the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrzej Gajewski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gajewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Pirozhkov ducks under a wild hook from Gajewski.
Gajewski throws a head kick that misses.
Gajewski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pirozhkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pirozhkov looks for a takedown but Gajewski sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrzej Gajewski had his way with Arthur Pirozhkov in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pirozhkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gajewski.
Gajewski misses with a low kick.
Gajewski lands a jab to the nose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gajewski.
Gajewski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gajewski throws a leg kick which misses Pirozhkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Pirozhkov tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirozhkov blocks a low kick nicely.

Gajewski drives through with a takedown into guard.

Pirozhkov working for submissions but it's allowed Gajewski to get to half guard.
Gajewski controlling the pace.
Gajewski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gajewski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pirozhkov is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski controlling the pace for now.
Gajewski wants to control the pace but Pirozhkov is squirming around nicely.
Pirozhkov tries to lock up and control but Gajewski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gajewski controlling from mount.
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!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pirozhkov is looking to improve his position but Gajewski isn't that keen on the idea.
Gajewski controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Gajewski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pirozhkov is working to get back to half guard.
Gajewski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gajewski lands a big shot there that rocks Pirozhkov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski tries to control but Pirozhkov wriggling away.
Gajewski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gajewski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pirozhkov for as long as he can get away with.
Pirozhkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gajewski wants to pass to mount but Pirozhkov is defending the position.
Arthur Pirozhkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pirozhkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pirozhkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gajewski preventing the sweep.
Andrzej Gajewski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Gajewski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrzej Gajewski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gajewski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Gajewski!
Andrzej Gajewski is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andrzej Gajewski waved his t-shirt featuring [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.