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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arkadiusz Klepaczka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arkadiusz Klepaczka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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183 lbs
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arkadiusz Klepaczka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Churchill !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klepaczka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Churchill dodges the punch combination from Klepaczka.
Klepaczka misses with a double jab
so Churchill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Churchill looking to pass the guard.
Churchill trying to control but Klepaczka is working from the bottom.
Churchill won't allow Klepaczka to get back to his feet.
Klepaczka keeping moving, preventing Churchill from controlling successfully.
Churchill with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klepaczka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Churchill is controlling him.
Churchill controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Klepaczka is looking to stand back up but Churchill counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Klepaczka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Klepaczka is trying to stand.
Churchill keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Churchill trying to control from half guard but Klepaczka is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klepaczka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klepaczka wants it to stay on the feet.
Churchill misses with a takedown
letting Klepaczka counter with a right hand.
Churchill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klepaczka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Klepaczka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Klepaczka.
We've been told by Klepaczka's head coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Klepaczka works over Churchill 's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Hugo Churchill has been cut.
Klepaczka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Klepaczka duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Klepaczka.
Churchill is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Klepaczka. Those never looked like landing.
Klepaczka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klepaczka scores with a three punch combo!
Klepaczka misses with a wild combination.
Churchill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klepaczka's waist but Klepaczka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Churchill off to one side.
Arkadiusz Klepaczka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Churchill .
Klepaczka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Klepaczka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Churchill .
Left hook, right uppercut from Klepaczka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klepaczka swivels and escapes.
Klepaczka connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Churchill .
Churchill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Churchill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klepaczka as he avoids it easily.
Klepaczka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Churchill is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Churchill walks forward, straight into a front kick from Klepaczka.
A solid leg kick lands there for Klepaczka.
Klepaczka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klepaczka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Klepaczka.
Klepaczka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Churchill counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klepaczka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Churchill .
Klepaczka is not content to let Churchill control the position.
Klepaczka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Churchill tries to score with some ground and pound. Klepaczka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Churchill grinds an elbow into Klepaczka's temple.
Churchill throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Churchill prevents Klepaczka from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadiusz Klepaczka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Churchill 's cut.
That's time! Klepaczka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Klepaczka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Churchill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klepaczka lands a jab to the nose.
Klepaczka swinging wildly here.
Churchill changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Klepaczka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Churchill counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Churchill trying to control but Klepaczka is working from the bottom.
Klepaczka wants to get back to his feet but Churchill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Churchill trying to control the position from guard on top but Klepaczka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klepaczka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Churchill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klepaczka is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill trying to control but Klepaczka is working from the bottom.
Klepaczka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Churchill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Klepaczka wants to stand and escape but Churchill is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klepaczka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klepaczka with a nice cross.
Klepaczka misses with a kick to the body
and Churchill counters with a shoot takedown. Klepaczka fights it but they end up in guard.
Churchill postures up in Klepaczka's guard and throws a big left but Klepaczka blocks it.
Churchill stays in close to Klepaczka's body and controls the position.
Klepaczka is wriggling around but Churchill manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klepaczka is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Churchill seems content to control.
Churchill is trying to control the action in half guard but Klepaczka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klepaczka is trying to stand up here but Churchill is controlling him well.
Churchill is looking to take a break and control but Klepaczka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klepaczka is trying to stand.
Churchill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klepaczka keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Churchill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arkadiusz Klepaczka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klepaczka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Churchill avoids the body shot from Klepaczka.
Klepaczka misses with a combination
and Churchill counters with a nice double leg into side control. Klepaczka won't be happy with that.
Klepaczka tries to escape but Churchill is in control.
Klepaczka trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Klepaczka sneaks out the side door and pushes Churchill away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Klepaczka misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Klepaczka feints and as Churchill raises his hands in defense, Klepaczka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Churchill trying to control the position.
Klepaczka is looking to stand up but Churchill won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klepaczka wanted to stand there but Churchill had control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klepaczka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadiusz Klepaczka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Churchill 's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Klepaczka fails with a takedown attempt.
Klepaczka throws a right and a left that Churchill avoids nicely.
Klepaczka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Churchill is out of range.
Klepaczka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Churchill .
Klepaczka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klepaczka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Churchill shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Churchill showed some decent athleticism there.
Hugo Churchill has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klepaczka keeps working.
Klepaczka is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill is trying to control the action in half guard but Klepaczka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Klepaczka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Churchill can do to turn this around?
Churchill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arkadiusz Klepaczka is winning the standup battle so far.
Churchill moves out of range of the body kick from Klepaczka.
Churchill closes the distance and clinches up with Klepaczka, looking for a takedown. Churchill pushes Klepaczka against the cage but Klepaczka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klepaczka.
Klepaczka scores with a nice body kick.
Arkadiusz Klepaczka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Klepaczka is predictable there
and Churchill counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klepaczka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Churchill .
Klepaczka wants to get back to his feet.
Churchill wants to control but Klepaczka is keeping him busy.
Klepaczka tries to kick Churchill off but Churchill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Churchill trying to control from half guard but Klepaczka is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Churchill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klepaczka tries to avoid it but Churchill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klepaczka to the ground. Klepaczka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arkadiusz Klepaczka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Churchill .
Klepaczka looks to land a combination. Churchill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klepaczka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klepaczka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Churchill to the ground. Klepaczka is now in Churchill 's guard.
Churchill has Klepaczka pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klepaczka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Churchill is proving hard to escape from.
Klepaczka wants to stand and escape but instead Churchill has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Klepaczka is looking to stand up but Churchill isn't so interested in that idea.
Churchill wants to control from the top but Klepaczka keeps moving.
Klepaczka is wriggling around but Churchill manages to pass to half guard.
Churchill trying to control from half guard but Klepaczka is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Klepaczka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Klepaczka is trying to stand.
Klepaczka is not content to let Churchill control the position.
Klepaczka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Churchill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Churchill controlling from the full mount.
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 Arkadiusz Klepaczka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klepaczka, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arkadiusz Klepaczka!
Arkadiusz Klepaczka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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