PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Krzysztof Szczęsny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Ukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szczęsny's entrance music is Immortal Technique-Obnoxious. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Szczęsny
vs
Ukkeli

201 cm
28
223 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

212 cm
31
288 lbs
24 - 7 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 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 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Ukkeli!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Ukkeli misses its intended target.
Szczęsny walks into a jab.
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Ukkeli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ukkeli throws a jab when Szczęsny was well out of range.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Ukkeli.

Ukkeli moves into range and clinches up with Szczęsny.
Ukkeli trying to land knees to the body.
Szczęsny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Ukkeli avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ukkeli prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Ukkeli misses with a knee strike.
Szczęsny is trying to push Ukkeli away but Ukkeli has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ukkeli looks winded!
Ukkeli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szczęsny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ukkeli prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Szczęsny fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Szczęsny fails to land.
Ukkeli is trying to maintain a safe position but Szczęsny gets an underhook and turns Ukkeli into the ropes.
Ukkeli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Szczęsny or not.
Ukkeli landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szczęsny lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli looking to slow down the pace here.

Szczęsny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ukkeli throws a lazy head kick
and Szczęsny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Szczęsny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ukkeli is out of range.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ukkeli's head backwards.
Szczęsny looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Ukkeli counters with a body kick.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Szczęsny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ukkeli will feel that in the morning.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ukkeli checks a leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkeli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ukkeli.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczęsny, right into the meat.
Szczęsny swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick that misses.
Ukkeli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczęsny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szczęsny.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkeli! But no joy.
Ukkeli lands a nice shot to the body.
Szczęsny listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ukkeli connects with an inside leg kick.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
A low kick from Szczęsny misses
and Ukkeli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkeli! But no joy.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Ukkeli strikes.
Ukkeli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Szczęsny checks a leg kick nicely.
Ukkeli throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Szczęsny blocks the leg kick.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny misses with a leg kick
and Ukkeli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good work by Szczęsny as he checks the leg kick.
Szczęsny is looking to counter with a body kick.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Szczęsny blocks a jab.
Ukkeli checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szczęsny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ukkeli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Szczęsny throws a body kick.
Ukkeli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An inside leg kick from Ukkeli misses.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny thuds his shin into the meat of Ukkeli's side.
Szczęsny throws a lazy body kick
and Ukkeli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ukkeli tries to work over Szczęsny's front leg with a kick but Szczęsny checks it.
Szczęsny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ukkeli momentarily.
Szczęsny with a hook.
Ukkeli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ukkeli scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ukkeli misses with a looping right.
Szczęsny throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Szczęsny!
Ukkeli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Szczęsny throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by Szczęsny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Szczęsny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ukkeli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with a straight right.
Szczęsny thumps Ukkeli with a low kick.
A slow jab from Szczęsny misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Ukkeli blocks the low kick.
Szczęsny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Szczęsny throws a head kick but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Ukkeli misses with a straight right.
Ukkeli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Szczęsny sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That kick from Ukkeli tenderised Szczęsny's leg. Szczęsny is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ukkeli defending well as Szczęsny loads up on a big left hand.
Ukkeli lands with a cross.
Szczęsny fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczęsny, right into the meat.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick that knocks Ukkeli off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli works Szczęsny's body with a nice hook.
Ukkeli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ukkeli lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ukkeli counters with a body kick.
Ukkeli throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ukkeli as he connects with a hook.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ukkeli flicks out a counter leg kick but Szczęsny steps away.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Ukkeli. That snapped Szczęsny's head back.
Ukkeli throws a low kick but Szczęsny avoids it.
It looked like Szczęsny was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ukkeli.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
Ukkeli swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ukkeli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Szczęsny throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ukkeli counters with a nice uppercut.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a lazy uppercut
and Ukkeli counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Szczęsny throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Szczęsny blocks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ukkeli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ukkeli throws a series of punches but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Ukkeli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Szczęsny thumps Ukkeli with a low kick.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ukkeli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ukkeli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Ukkeli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Maximus Ukkeli just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ukkeli is looking to clinch.
Ukkeli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Szczęsny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ukkeli looks to clinch
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Ukkeli 's knee.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Ukkeli moved away.
Ukkeli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Szczęsny. Those never looked like landing.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ukkeli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crunch! Szczęsny slams his shin into Ukkeli's torso.
Szczęsny swinging wildly here.
Szczęsny digs a good body shot into Ukkeli's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Szczęsny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ukkeli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Szczęsny. Szczęsny obviously looking to wear him down.
Ukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Szczęsny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Szczęsny fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Szczęsny pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ukkeli throws a low kick, looking for Szczęsny's leg but Szczęsny calmly moves out of range.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Ukkeli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkeli avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick as Ukkeli jumps back.
A big right from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny connects with the punch.
Ukkeli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ukkeli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ukkeli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ukkeli slips under a jab.
Szczęsny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ukkeli can pounce on him.
Szczęsny jabs at Ukkeli's body.
Ukkeli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Szczęsny thows a body kick. Ukkeli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Szczęsny had his way with Maximus Ukkeli in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Szczęsny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krzysztof Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szczęsny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ukkeli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szczęsny.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Szczęsny finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ukkeli throws out a leg kick but Szczęsny moves out of range and Ukkeli only half commits.
Szczęsny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Szczęsny blocks the low kick.
Szczęsny is looking to counter punch.
Ukkeli scores with a hook.
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny sizes up Ukkeli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ukkeli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Szczęsny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Szczęsny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Szczęsny scores with a nice head shot.
You can see that Ukkeli has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny.
Ukkeli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szczęsny connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ukkeli scrambles back to his feet.
Ukkeli closes the distance looking to clinch
and Szczęsny counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Szczęsny misses its intended target.
Ukkeli throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Szczęsny takes a swing at Ukkeli's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ukkeli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ukkeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Ukkeli. That snapped Szczęsny's head back.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkeli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny digs a good hook to Ukkeli's body.
Szczęsny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ukkeli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szczęsny misses with a body kick.
Ukkeli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Szczęsny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ukkeli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ukkeli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ukkeli misses with a kick to the body
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczęsny, right into the meat.
Szczęsny jabs Ukkeli right on the nose. Ukkeli blinks but takes it well.
Ukkeli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szczęsny connects with an inside leg kick.
Ukkeli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Szczęsny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Szczęsny!
An out of breath Krzysztof Szczęsny thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.