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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Krzysztof Szczęsny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Columbus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szczęsny's entrance music is Immortal Technique-Obnoxious. A fine choice. Columbus has chosen Hail and Kill as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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223 lbs
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275 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Granite chin
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Szczęsny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Columbus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
Columbus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSzczęsny.
Columbus throws a sloppy body shot
and Szczęsny counters with an inside leg kick.
Szczęsny takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Szczęsny seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Columbus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Columbus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Szczęsny rushes Columbus and presses him up against the ropes.
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Szczęsny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny has Columbus pressed against the ropes, preventing Columbus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus lands an uppercut.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands an uppercut.
Columbus tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
Columbus lands with a left to the head.
Szczęsny presses Columbus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Columbus looks winded!
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szczęsny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
Columbus blocking some punches.
Szczęsny lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a body punch in the clinch.
Szczęsny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny lands a shot to the body.
Szczęsny lands with a short shot to the head.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Szczęsny misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny catches Columbus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Szczęsny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Szczęsny misses with a leg kick.
Columbus ducks right into an uppercut from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny throws a lazy right hand but Columbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Szczęsny lands.
Szczęsny looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Columbus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Columbus walks into a jab.
Columbus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Szczęsny moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Szczęsny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Szczęsny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus tries to work over Szczęsny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Columbus is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Columbus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny stuns Columbus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus thuds his right hand into Szczęsny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Columbus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szczęsny.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Szczęsny moved away.
Columbus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Szczęsny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Szczęsny punishes Columbus's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Szczęsny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Columbus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Szczęsny as the two fighters clinch.
Szczęsny lands with a right to the head.
Krzysztof Szczęsny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Szczęsny lands with a right to the head.
Szczęsny lands a nice uppercut.
Szczęsny misses with a punch on the inside.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Szczęsny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbus scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szczęsny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Szczęsny here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus is trying to force a seperation but Szczęsny has the dominant position.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
Szczęsny tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Szczęsny prevents a body shot from Columbus.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Columbus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny wants to land a leg kick but Columbus is out of range.
Columbus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Columbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Szczęsny walks into a left hand.
Szczęsny throws a chopping leg kick but Columbus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Szczęsny tries to clinch there but Columbus circles away.
Szczęsny darts in and clinches Columbus up against the ropes.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Szczęsny lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczęsny lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Szczęsny misses with some punches.
Szczęsny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Still in the clinch, Szczęsny scores with a nice short uppercut.
Szczęsny is working Columbus over against the ropes.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that second round.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Szczęsny scores with a nice right hand.
Szczęsny doesn't manage to clinch there - Columbus circles away.
Columbus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Szczęsny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Columbus throws a low kick but Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Columbus manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Columbus misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut.
Columbus throws a counter combo.
Szczęsny tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Szczęsny looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Columbus cracks the inside of Szczęsny's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krzysztof Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Szczęsny misses with a leg kick
and Columbus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Szczęsny's knee momentarily.
Columbus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Szczęsny is looking to counter the offense by Columbus and move into the clinch.
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Columbus scores with a decent looking hook.
Columbus throws out a powerful jab.
Krzysztof Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Columbus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Szczęsny half committed to a counter leg kick.
Columbus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Columbus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus throws a push kick but Szczęsny slaps the foot to one side.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny wants to slow Columbus down by chopping away at his legs.
Szczęsny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Columbus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szczęsny, as that shot connected.
Columbus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Szczęsny wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Szczęsny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Columbus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Szczęsny finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Columbus checks a leg kick.
Columbus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Szczęsny counters with an inside leg kick.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
As Columbus tries to get set, Szczęsny tries to push him back and clinch up but Columbus manages to avoid the attempt.
Szczęsny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szczęsny has him pressed against the ropes.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it.
Szczęsny tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Columbus manages to circle out of the way.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus.
Columbus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Szczęsny is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Columbus.
Szczęsny with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Szczęsny lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Columbus.
Well Szczęsny 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Szczęsny!
A very excited looking Krzysztof Szczęsny made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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