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Event:
RFL 015 Tyyp vs Askren
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lary Divers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Divers swings widly with a right hand
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Divers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kucharski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers misses with a takedown
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lary Divers.#T1#
Divers misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Divers misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michal Kucharski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Divers misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Divers misses with a body shot
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers looks to throw a body kick
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Divers throws a head kick that misses
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Divers tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divers looks winded!
Divers tries to clinch up
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers closes the distance but Kucharski moves to the side
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers tries to clinch up
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Divers throws a sloppy body shot
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divers tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Divers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divers tries to clinch up
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Divers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Divers misses with the body kick
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kucharski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divers with a poor takedown
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Divers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Divers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lary Divers.
Divers wants to clinch
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Divers shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Divers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kucharski has got the better of the exchanges.
Divers is breathing heavily.
Divers wants to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Divers with a poor takedown
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Divers has closed the distance and engaged Kucharski in a clinch.
#TD#
Kucharski jumps guard and drags Divers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kucharski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucharski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kucharski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kucharski, not yet. #T4#
Divers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kucharski is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Kucharski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Divers trying to control but Kucharski is working from the bottom.
Kucharski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Divers's guard. #REVR#
Kucharski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that second round.
That's time! Kucharski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Divers with a poor takedown
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Lary Divers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Divers with a poor takedown
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divers shoots and misses
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lary Divers.
Kucharski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Divers throws a head kick that misses
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divers shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kucharski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Divers can do to turn this around?
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Divers is rocked!
Divers misses the body punch
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand. #T2#
Divers throws a sloppy head kick
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divers is still on wobbly legs! Can Kucharski finish him?
Divers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divers seems to have recovered his senses.
Michal Kucharski is winning the standup battle so far.
Divers tries to land a body kick
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Divers misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Divers tries to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Divers wants to clinch
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers tries to clinch but Kucharski moves away
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Divers fails with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Divers misses with a takedown
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divers shoots and misses
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Divers closes the distance but Kucharski moves to the side
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kucharski rather than just go for the knockout.
Divers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divers tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Divers wants to clinch but Kucharski slips to the side
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divers darts in trying to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Kucharski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kucharski, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Kucharski!
After the fight, Michal Kucharski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RFL 011 Machado vs Rutten
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Kucharski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bergfried.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried throws a head kick that Kucharski semi-blocks.
Kucharski blocks a head kick by Bergfried.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Kucharski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kucharski avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bergfried.
Bergfried digs a good body shot into Kucharski's ribs.
Kucharski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kucharski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crunch! Bergfried slams his shin into Kucharski's torso.
Bergfried tries to land a front kick but Kucharski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Kucharski staying out of range there.
Bergfried fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kucharski.
Bergfried misses with a body punch
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergfried connects with a body shot that sends Kucharski's belly button to the back.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kucharski.
Bergfried lands the left hand.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried is looking to slow Kucharski down with leg kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bergfried. Kucharski shrugs it off though.
Kucharski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kucharski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kucharski avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergfried tries to work over Kucharski's front leg with a kick but Kucharski checks it.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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!
Bergfried throws a jab when Kucharski was well out of range.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Kucharski saw that one coming.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kucharski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Bergfried lands a head kick. Kucharski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kucharski avoids a kick to the body.
Bergfried lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kucharski moves away.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bergfried, right into the meat.
Kucharski avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried throws a leg kick that misses.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kucharski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bergfried thows a leg kick but Kucharski checks it
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kucharski blocks a head kick by Bergfried.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kucharski.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bergfried looks to land a right hand but Kucharski moved out of range.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Kucharski moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kucharski takes one to the chin there.
Bergfried lands an overhand right.
Bergfried throws a push kick but Kucharski slaps the foot to one side.
Bergfried is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kucharski can do to turn this around?
A jab from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bergfried swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kucharski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A head kick by Bergfried misses
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski blocks a leg kick.
Bergfried goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried throws a jab but it's blocked by Kucharski.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Bergfried misses its intended target. #T1#
Bergfried looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried looks to throw a body kick
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kucharski.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Bergfried pushes Kucharski away with a front kick.
Bergfried lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kucharski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bergfried has got the better of the exchanges.
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kucharski.
Kucharski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Bergfried misses its intended target. #T2#
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Bergfried throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kucharski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kucharski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Bergfried misses.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Kucharski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bergfried. Bergfried obviously looking to wear him down.
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kucharski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bergfried.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergfried looks to land a left hand but Kucharski moved out of range nicely.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried throws a jab but it's blocked by Kucharski.
Bergfried scores with a leg kick.
Bergfried thows a leg kick but Kucharski checks it
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Kucharski moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried swings widly with a right hand
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergfried throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bergfried misses with a jab to the body
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kucharski blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kucharski ducks under a wild hook from Bergfried.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kucharski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried throws a lazy head kick
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kucharski manages to avoid it.
Bergfried misses with a body shot.
Bergfried misses with a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bergfried misses with a body punch
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bergfried lands the left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bergfried.
Kucharski avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kucharski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bergfried. Bergfried obviously looking to wear him down.
Kucharski blocks a leg kick.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Kucharski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kucharski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bergfried lands with a right hand. #T1#
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kucharski takes a step back to recover.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Bergfried lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bergfried turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bergfried.
Kucharski moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Kucharski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bergfried will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried throws a front kick aimed at Kucharski's knee but Kucharski avoids it well.
Kucharski checks a leg kick nicely.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried looks to land a right hand but Kucharski moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bergfried.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kucharski was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Kucharski avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Good work by Kucharski as he checks the leg kick.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried throws a lazy right hand but Kucharski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kucharski walks into a stiff left hand from Bergfried.#T3#
Kucharski avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Bergfried
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kucharski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried wants to slow Kucharski down by chopping away at his legs.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried lands with a shot to the body.
Kucharski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bergfried misses with a body shot.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried lands with a nice body punch.
Friedrich Bergfried is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kucharski checks a leg kick. #T4#
Kucharski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bergfried lands a nice hook to Kucharski's body. Kucharski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Kucharski moves out of range.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Kucharski ducks under a wild hook from Bergfried.
Kucharski moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Kucharski moves out of range.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bergfried, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried misses with a body shot
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Michal Kucharski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bergfried 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!
During a confident post fight interview, Friedrich Bergfried thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RFL 006 Jones vs Divers
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Finyard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kucharski's waist but Kucharski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finyard off to one side.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Finyard manages to avoid it.
Finyard moves in looking to clinch but Kucharski pushes him off.
Finyard looks to land a combination but Kucharski avoids it well.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finyard misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finyard is defended easily by Kucharski.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Finyard manages to avoid it.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zackary Finyard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard shoots in looking for a takedown. Kucharski tries to sprawl out of it but Finyard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kucharski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Finyard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Michal Kucharski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finyard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kucharski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kucharski as he avoids it easily.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Kucharski tries to keep at a distance but Finyard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kucharski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kucharski jumps guard but Finyard stands there with Kucharski around his waist. Kucharski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Finyard stalling in the clinch.
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finyard to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Finyard pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Finyard decides to pull guard.
Finyard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finyard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finyard is pulling down on Kucharski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kucharski, at least for the moment.
Kucharski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kucharski won't allow Finyard to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2#
Finyard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kucharski stays in close to Finyard's body and controls the position.
Finyard is pulling down on Kucharski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kucharski, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Finyard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Finyard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kucharski was covering up waiting for the punch and Finyard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Finyard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Finyard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kucharski dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finyard trying to keep a closed guard but Kucharski is proving a slippery customer.
Kucharski wants to pass the guard but Finyard is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kucharski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finyard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kucharski has managed to get both his arms back between Finyard's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Kucharski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick from Finyard lands but Kucharski takes it in his stride.
Finyard tries to clinch there but Kucharski circles away.
Kucharski blocks a low kick nicely.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finyard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Finyard moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Kucharski avoiding damage as Finyard throws knees to the body.
Kucharski tries to pull guard but Finyard holds him up against the cage and eventually Kucharski drops back down to his feet.
Kucharski takes a shot to the head.
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but Finyard has him pressed against the cage.
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but Finyard has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Kucharski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kucharski pulls guard.
Finyard wants to control from the top but Kucharski keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucharski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finyard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Finyard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Finyard is trying to control the position but Kucharski postures up.
Finyard looking for a sweep. Not yet Finyard, not yet. #SUB2#
Finyard looking for a guillotine here but Kucharski defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finyard wants to sweep here but Kucharski controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Finyard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kucharski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Finyard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finyard trying to control but Kucharski is working from the bottom.
Finyard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Finyard with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Finyard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kucharski, up you get!
Finyard shoots in looking for a takedown but Kucharski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finyard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Finyard manages to avoid it.
Finyard misses with a head kick.
Finyard tries to clinch but Kucharski moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finyard misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Finyard there.
Finyard darts in trying to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Finyard throws a sloppy head kick and Kucharski moves out of range easily.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finyard throws a leg kick but Kucharski sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Finyard misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Finyard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Finyard sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski is controlling Finyard's posture.
Finyard wants to control from the top but Kucharski keeps moving. #T1#
Finyard advances position into side control!
Finyard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kucharski dodges the ground and pound from Finyard.
Kucharski trying to remain calm as Finyard controls from the top position.
Finyard trying to control the action but Kucharski is working from the bottom.
Finyard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kucharski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finyard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Finyard misses with the ground and pound.
Kucharski is not content to let Finyard control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Kucharski moves out of range as Finyard throws a body kick.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Finyard tries to clinch up but Kucharski circles away and keeps his distance.
Finyard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackary Finyard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finyard is defended easily by Kucharski.#TD2#
Kucharski tries to sprawl but Finyard drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Finyard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kucharski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finyard.
Finyard wants to pass to mount but Kucharski is defending the position.
Kucharski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finyard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finyard's back!
Michal Kucharski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finyard can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary Finyard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finyard 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Finyard!
After winning the bout, Zackary Finyard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AMC 010 Bergfried vs Szczesny
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Cho closes the distance and clinches up with Kucharski, looking for a takedown. Cho pushes Kucharski against the cage but Kucharski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kucharski stuffs the takedown.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Cho manages to avoid it.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimble Cho.
Cho with a poor takedown
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kucharski leaves Cho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kucharski misses the target.
Cho misses with a takedown
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho misses with a takedown
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cho shoots in for a double leg but Kucharski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kucharski defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Cho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kucharski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kucharski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kucharski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cho is defended easily by Kucharski.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cho looks winded!
Cho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Cho has a takedown stuffed.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Cho misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Kimble Cho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Cho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kucharski pinned against the cage. Kucharski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Cho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kucharski swivels and escapes.
Cho fails with the takedown
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kucharski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kucharski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Michal Kucharski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cho has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cho darts in looking for a takedown but Kucharski gets double underhooks and turns Cho into the cage.
Cho fails with the takedown
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Cho with a poor takedown
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Cho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Cho shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cho fails with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Cho is rocked!
Cho misses with a takedown
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Cho is still on wobbly legs! Can Kucharski finish him?
Cho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a huge left! Cho is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kucharski isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cho from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kucharski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Kucharski!
A less than humble Michal Kucharski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
AMC 007 >> 2 Belts <<
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Bergfried bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kucharski's head.
Bergfried misses the jab.
Kucharski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Kucharski moves out of range easily.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kucharski blocks the body kick.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried looks to score with a jab to the body but Kucharski is just out of range.
Bergfried throws a right hand that misses
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Bergfried is predictable there
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergfried lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bergfried throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bergfried.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Bergfried throws a push kick but Kucharski slaps the foot to one side.
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kucharski has time to react.
An inside leg kick from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried throws a lazy uppercut
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried lands a nice hook to Kucharski's body. Kucharski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kucharski moves away.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kucharski moves away from the strike by Bergfried.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Kucharski down.
Bergfried throws a right hand that misses
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Bergfried throws a poor cross that misses
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Bergfried misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Bergfried.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T3#
Kucharski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Kucharski saw that one coming.
Kucharski avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried tries to work over Kucharski's front leg with a kick but Kucharski checks it.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried throws a solid leg kick but Kucharski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bergfried.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Kucharski sees coming a mile off.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Kucharski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kucharski avoids a kick to the body.
Bergfried buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bergfried throws a lazy uppercut
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Bergfried misses with a body shot
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergfried darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bergfried scores with a punch to the head.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried.
Bergfried chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
Kucharski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried dominated that round.
That's time! Bergfried's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kucharski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bergfried.
Bergfried misses the body punch
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friedrich Bergfried is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kucharski moves away.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried digs a good hook to Kucharski's body.
Bergfried misses with a left hand
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Kucharski blocks the leg kick.
Kucharski moves out of range of the body kick.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried swings for the body but Kucharski moves out of range.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Bergfried feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kucharskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Bergfried throws a leg kick
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergfried throws a jab but it's blocked by Kucharski.
Bergfried cracks Kucharski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bergfried throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Bergfried throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Bergfried coming out on top.
Bergfried tries to land a body kick
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergfried lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Kucharski walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergfried is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kucharski can do to turn this around?
Bergfried throws a lazy body kick
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kucharski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried takes a swing at Kucharski's ribcage but misses.
Bergfried lands a front kick.
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kucharski has time to react.
Bergfried fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kucharski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kucharski on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Bergfried finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried throws a poor cross that misses
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kucharski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bergfried throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried is looking to chop away at Kucharski's legs.
Bergfried swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kucharski moves away.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Kucharski blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kucharski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Kucharski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses.
Bergfried throws out a loose jab but Kucharski uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kucharski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kucharski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kucharski avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kucharski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from Bergfried.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kucharski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kucharski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Kucharski 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.
Friedrich Bergfried dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Bergfried throws a leg kick
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergfried ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bergfried looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bergfried misses with a left hand
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bergfried misses with a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bergfried lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kucharski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kucharski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried thows a leg kick but Kucharski checks it
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kucharski ducks right into an uppercut from Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kucharski manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bergfried lands with a kick to the temple. Kucharski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bergfried throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kucharski avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Kucharski blocks the body kick.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kucharski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bergfried has got the better of the exchanges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Kucharski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried cracks the inside of Kucharski's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kucharski's hands.#T2#
Kucharski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kucharski walks into a stiff left hand from Bergfried.
Bergfried goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Bergfried throws a leg kick
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergfried fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bergfried throws a hook but Kucharski avoids it easily.
Kucharski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bergfried finds it's way round the side to connect with Kucharski's head.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Kucharski moves out of range.
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Kucharski ducks under a wild hook from Bergfried.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Kucharski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried cracks Kucharski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bergfried.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bergfried.
A slow jab from Bergfried misses its intended target.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bergfried throws an overhand right that lands on Kucharski's shoulder, as Kucharski tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Kucharski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Kucharski checks it.
Kucharski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bergfried looks to score with a jab to the body but Kucharski is just out of range.
Bergfried fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kucharski.
Kucharski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bergfried.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried lands with an uppercut that bounces Kucharski off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Kucharski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
Bergfried throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergfried misses with the body kick
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergfried swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergfried misses with a body punch
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergfried lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried tries to land a body kick
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Bergfried throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kucharski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried is looking to chop away at Kucharski's legs. #T1#
Bergfried throws a low kick, looking for Kucharski's leg but Kucharski calmly moves out of range.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried throws out a loose jab but Kucharski uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Kucharski slips a straight right by Bergfried.
Bergfried thuds his shin into the meat of Kucharski's side.
Bergfried throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergfried scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot.
Kucharski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Kucharski.#T2#
Bergfried cracks Kucharski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bergfried takes a swing at Kucharski's ribcage but misses.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Bergfried is predictable there
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Bergfried throws a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried throws an overhand right that lands on Kucharski's shoulder, as Kucharski tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried wants to slow Kucharski down by chopping away at his legs.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried tries to land a front kick but Kucharski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried thows a leg kick but Kucharski checks it
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried lands a head shot.#T3#
Bergfried throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried throws a right hand that misses
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried throws an off balance right hand
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergfried tries to score with a low kick but Kucharski moves his leg out of the way.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kucharski defending well as Bergfried loads up on a big left hand.
Bergfried misses the body punch
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Bergfried misses.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Bergfried misses its intended target.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Bergfried cracks a nice hook into Kucharski's ribs.
Kucharski moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Bergfried misses
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Bergfried misses
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Kucharski blocks the low kick.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried throws a lazy body kick
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kucharski defending well as Bergfried loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Bergfried lands with a hook. Kucharski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Michal Kucharski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Kucharski moves out of range of the body kick.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried looks to land a left hand but Kucharski moved out of range nicely.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried tries to land a body kick
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bergfried jabs Kucharski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bergfried, right into the meat.
Bergfried looks to land a body kick but Kucharski moved away.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried throws a jab when Kucharski was well out of range.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Bergfried misses with a left hand
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergfried throws a leg kick
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergfried lands a jab.
Bergfried throws a lazy body kick
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Kucharski sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Kucharski blocks a leg kick.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kucharski avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bergfried, right into the meat.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Kucharski saw that one coming.
Bergfried throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergfried rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Bergfried misses
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bergfried looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kucharski avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Kucharski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Kucharski blocks the low kick.#T3#
Kucharski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bergfried throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kucharski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Kucharski down.
Bergfried throws a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Bergfried turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Bergfried misses
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergfried swings widly with a right hand
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Bergfried looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried tried to score with a low kick but Kucharski checks it.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Kucharski moves out of range easily.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergfried misses with a hook.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kucharski slips under a jab from Bergfried.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried throws an off balance right hand
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergfried tests Kucharski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bergfried with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bergfried 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!
Friedrich Bergfried is the new bantamweight champion!
Friedrich Bergfried decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AMC 002 Hogg vs Traianus
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Tokoro is looking to clinch.
Tokoro lands a slapping body shot.
Kucharski swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokoro.
Tokoro misses the shot to the body.
Tokoro tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro misses with a lunging right hand
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Tokoro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Tokoro manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tokoro jabs Kucharski right on the nose. Kucharski blinks but takes it well.
Kucharski moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokoro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tokoro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tokoro finds it's way round the side to connect with Kucharski's head.
Tokoro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokoro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Tokoro has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Tokoro has picked Kucharski up - he's going for a ride! Tokoro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kucharski is doing well to control the position and prevent Tokoro from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Tokoro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kucharski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kucharski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tokoro. #SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kucharski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tokoro. #T3#
Tokoro moves nicely into side control.
Tokoro is looking to take a break and control but Kucharski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kucharski wants to control but Tokoro postures up.
Tokoro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kucharski's legs. #SUB2#
Tokoro is trying to get an arm triangle but Kucharski is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Tokoro tries for a kimura but Kucharski is defending well.
Tokoro trying to control the position but Kucharski is working away. #SUB2#
Tokoro swings around for an armbar but Kucharski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tokoro's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokoro, not yet.
Tokoro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tokoro tries to close the distance and clinch but Kucharski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tokoro is looking to clinch but Kucharski is avoiding it.
Tokoro dives in for a single leg takedown but Kucharski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Kucharski misses the target.
Tokoro tries to clinch up but Kucharski circles away and keeps his distance.
Kucharski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.
Tokoro works Kucharski's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tokoro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kucharski avoids it really well and circles away.
Tokoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tokoro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideo Tokoro.
Tokoro takes a swing at Kucharski's ribcage but misses.
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tokoro moves to clinch but Kucharski breaks away
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Tokoro tries to clinch but Kucharski moves away
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Tokoro moves to clinch but Kucharski breaks away
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##CL2#
Tokoro closes the distance and pushes Kucharski back into the cage.#TD2#
Tokoro jumps into guard, dragging Kucharski to the mat.
#SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kucharski defends well.
Tokoro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tokoro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kucharski stays in close to Tokoro's body and controls the position. #T3#
Tokoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokoro, not yet.
Kucharski postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Tokoro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kucharski passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Tokoro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tokoro is looking for a sweep. Kucharski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tokoro gets full guard.
Tokoro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Tokoro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kucharski won't allow Tokoro to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Tokoro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tokoro tries for a takedown but Kucharski manages to get underhooks.
Tokoro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kucharski jumps guard but Tokoro stands there with Kucharski around his waist. Kucharski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hideo Tokoro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tokoro fails with a takedown attempt.
Kucharski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
Tokoro misses with the body kick
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Tokoro does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kucharski gets tackled into the cage by Tokoro. Tokoro maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Kucharski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tokoro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kucharski to the mat. Kucharski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tokoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kucharski is keeping the position for now.
Kucharski pulls Tokoro in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Tokoro wants to control from the top but Kucharski keeps moving.
Tokoro won't allow Kucharski to sweep him here.
Tokoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kucharski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kucharski is trying to keep Tokoro in close.
#SUB2#
Tokoro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kucharski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kucharski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kucharski! #REVR#
Tokoro tries to buck Kucharski off but Kucharski is having none of it.#T2#
Tokoro keeps trying to improve his position.
Tokoro is trying to escape the position but Kucharski is controlling the position.
Tokoro trying his best to control but Kucharski has mounted him.
Tokoro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Kucharski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kucharski moves nicely into side control.
Kucharski is staying tight to Tokoro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hideo Tokoro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tokoro is trying to work for a sweep but Kucharski has mounted him!
Kucharski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tokoro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Tokoro is still trying to improve position.
Kucharski avoids the attempt from Tokoro to control.
Kucharski controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokoro wants to control but Kucharski is having none of it.
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 Michal Kucharski.
I think Tokoro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michal Kucharski!
A very excited looking Michal Kucharski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
LKO19 Refugies
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Kucharski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hyrkanian tries to clinch up.
Kucharski keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Hyrkanian instigates a clinch.
Kucharski fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Kucharski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kucharski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hyrkanian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hyrkanian postures up in Kucharski's guard and throws a big left but Kucharski blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hyrkanian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyrkanian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kucharski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hyrkanian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kucharski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hyrkanian throws a strike but Kucharski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Hyrkanian throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hyrkanian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hyrkanian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hyrkanian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kucharski holds on and takes a little breather.
Kucharski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hyrkanian with a flurry of punches that miss.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hyrkanian working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hyrkanian throws a big elbow that misses.
Hyrkanian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kucharski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kucharski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hyrkanian.
Hyrkanian is looking to work some ground and pound but Kucharski has wrist control.
Hyrkanian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Kucharski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hyrkanian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hyrkanian throws a big elbow that misses.
Hyrkanian throwing strikes but missing.
Hyrkanian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hyrkanian throws an elbow that misses. Kucharski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hyrkanian's guard. Nice move by Kucharski!#REVR#
Hyrkanian throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hyrkanian trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hyrkanian is striking from the bottom but Kucharski uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hyrkanian punching from the bottom.
Hyrkanian misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Hyrkanian punching from the bottom.
Hyrkanian misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hyrkanian strikes from the bottom but Kucharski passes into mount!
Hyrkanian is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hyrkanian swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hyrkanian regains half guard.
Hyrkanian striking from half guard on the bottom.
Kucharski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hyrkanian wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kucharski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hyrkanian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hyrkanian throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Kucharski manages to pass to side control.
Hyrkanian tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hyrkanian throws a few strikes from the bottom but Kucharski takes advantage and mounts!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyrkanian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hyrkanian throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kucharski. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyrkanian swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kucharski controlling the position easily from mount.
Hyrkanian working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michal Kucharski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hyrkanian moves into the clinch.
Hyrkanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kucharski tries to pull guard but Hyrkanian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hyrkanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hyrkanian misses with some punches.
Hyrkanian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kucharski tries to pull guard but Hyrkanian holds him up against the cage and eventually Kucharski drops back down to his feet.
Kucharski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hyrkanian just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Kucharski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kucharski blocking some punches.
#TD#
Kucharski pulls guard.
Kucharski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hyrkanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrkanian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kucharski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kucharski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hyrkanian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hyrkanian throws a big elbow that misses.
Kucharski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hyrkanian postures up in Kucharski's guard and throws a big left but Kucharski blocks it.
Hyrkanian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hyrkanian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hyrkanian throws a big right hand that misses.
Hyrkanian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kucharski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hyrkanian.
Hyrkanian throwing strikes from guard but Kucharski blocks nicely.
Hyrkanian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hyrkanian throws an elbow that misses. Kucharski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hyrkanian's guard. Nice move by Kucharski!#REVR#
Subotai Hyrkanian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hyrkanian throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hyrkanian thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
Hyrkanian throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hyrkanian throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hyrkanian throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hyrkanian wants to sweep but no luck.
Hyrkanian throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hyrkanian throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hyrkanian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kucharski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hyrkanian tries to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Hyrkanian has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Kucharski pulls guard.
Hyrkanian landing with the ground and pound.
Hyrkanian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Kucharski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hyrkanian throws a big elbow that misses.
Hyrkanian throwing strikes but missing.
Hyrkanian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kucharski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hyrkanian is looking to work some ground and pound but Kucharski has wrist control.
Hyrkanian throws an elbow that misses. Kucharski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hyrkanian's guard. Nice move by Kucharski!#REVR#
Hyrkanian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kucharski is one step ahead there.
Hyrkanian throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kucharski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Hyrkanian throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hyrkanian trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hyrkanian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kucharski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hyrkanian.
Hyrkanian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hyrkanian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kucharski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hyrkanian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyrkanian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hyrkanian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hyrkanian connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Subotai Hyrkanian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hyrkanian instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kucharski.
Kucharski tries to pull guard but Hyrkanian holds him up against the cage and eventually Kucharski drops back down to his feet.
Kucharski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kucharski blocking some punches.
Kucharski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hyrkanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kucharski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kucharski.
Hyrkanian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hyrkanian lands an uppercut.
Kucharski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Kucharski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyrkanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hyrkanian has a couple of punches blocked by Kucharski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrkanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Kucharski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hyrkanian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hyrkanian misses with the head strike.
Kucharski blocks an uppercut.
Hyrkanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hyrkanian.#T1#
Hyrkanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kucharski jumps guard but Hyrkanian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but Hyrkanian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hyrkanian lands with a light punch inside.
Kucharski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hyrkanian to keep the fight standing.
Kucharski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hyrkanian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hyrkanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Kucharski.
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but Hyrkanian has him pressed against the cage.
Hyrkanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hyrkanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hyrkanian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hyrkanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Kucharski fails to pull guard.
Kucharski jumps guard but Hyrkanian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kucharski tries to pull guard but Hyrkanian holds him up against the cage and eventually Kucharski drops back down to his feet.
Hyrkanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Kucharski.
Hyrkanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyrkanian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hyrkanian misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hyrkanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hyrkanian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hyrkanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyrkanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hyrkanian to keep the fight standing.
Kucharski tries to pull guard but Hyrkanian holds him up against the cage and eventually Kucharski drops back down to his feet.
Subotai Hyrkanian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hyrkanian pushes Kucharski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hyrkanian misses with some punches.
Hyrkanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hyrkanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hyrkanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hyrkanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Kucharski.
Kucharski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hyrkanian smiles and moves away.
Hyrkanian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Hyrkanian closes the distance and pushes Kucharski back into the cage.
Hyrkanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Kucharski blocking some punches.
Hyrkanian lands with a light punch inside.
Kucharski jumps guard but Hyrkanian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Kucharski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kucharski blocks an uppercut.
Hyrkanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyrkanian has a couple of punches blocked by Kucharski.
Kucharski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hyrkanian smiles and moves away.
Kucharski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hyrkanian tries to clinch but Kucharski moves out of range.
Kucharski keeps the fight on the outside.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Hyrkanian manages to avoid it.
Subotai Hyrkanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hyrkanian instigates a clinch.
Hyrkanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kucharski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kucharski tries to pull guard but Hyrkanian holds him up against the cage and eventually Kucharski drops back down to his feet.
Hyrkanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hyrkanian fails to land.
Hyrkanian misses with the head strike.
Kucharski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hyrkanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kucharski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hyrkanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Kucharski tries to pull guard but Hyrkanian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hyrkanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kucharski.
Kucharski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hyrkanian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kucharski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kucharski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kucharski jumps guard but Hyrkanian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kucharski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hyrkanian walks away with a smile on his face. Kucharski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hyrkanian wants to clinch.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hyrkanian tries to clinch there but Kucharski circles away.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hyrkanian tries to close the distance and clinch but Kucharski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hyrkanian is looking to clinch but Kucharski is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Hyrkanian has Kucharski up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Subotai Hyrkanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hyrkanian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Subotai Hyrkanian!
Subotai Hyrkanian bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
LKO International FN1
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Cierpka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cierpka throws the kick towards the body but Kucharski avoids it.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kucharski avoids the head kick by Cierpka.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Cierpka throws a head kick but Kucharski moves out of range.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Cierpka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head kick by Cierpka misses
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cierpka throws the kick towards the body but Kucharski avoids it.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cierpka misses with a kick to the body.
Cierpka misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Cierpka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kucharski.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Cierpka avoids it with no problem.
Cierpka throws a wild body kick that Kucharski sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cierpka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cierpka tries to clinch up
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cierpka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kucharski eats them both and turns towards Cierpka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Cierpka throws a nice looking combination but Kucharski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cierpka throws a head kick that misses.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Cierpka avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Cierpka gets a clinch. #BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cierpka is looking to clinch but Kucharski is avoiding it.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kucharski avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Cierpka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cierpka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cierpka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Cierpka swinging wildly here.
Cierpka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Cierpka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Cierpka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cierpka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cierpka throws a head kick that misses
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cierpka misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body kick there by Cierpka.
Cierpka swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Cierpka tries to clinch up
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Cierpka moves into the clinch.#T3#
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but Cierpka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch.
Cierpka misses with a combination
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cierpka throws a hook but Kucharski avoids it easily.#CL#
Cierpka has Kucharski up against the cage in a clinch.
Cierpka taking a breather.
Kucharski tries to pull guard but Cierpka won't allow it.
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but Cierpka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krystian Cierpka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Kucharski.#BC#
Cierpka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cierpka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Cierpka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kucharski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Cierpka throws a lazy head kick
and Cierpka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski swats away the attempt to clinch by Cierpka.
Kucharski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cierpka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4#
Cierpka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cierpka looks to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kucharski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cierpka throws a lazy head kick
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Cierpka misses with a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Cierpka tries to land a body kick
and Cierpka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski defending well as Cierpka loads up on a big left hand.
Cierpka looks to clinch
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand. #CL#
Cierpka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cierpka can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Cierpka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cierpka tries to clinch up but Kucharski circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Cierpka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cierpka closes the distance but Kucharski moves to the side
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kucharski slips a jab and a cross from Cierpka.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cierpka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kucharski.
Krystian Cierpka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kucharski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cierpka.
Cierpka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kucharski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cierpka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cierpka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kucharski can do to turn this around?
Cierpka tries a head kick but it misses.
Cierpka throws a lazy body kick
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Cierpka misses
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Cierpka does no damage.
Cierpka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Cierpka throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Cierpka is looking to clinch but Kucharski is avoiding it.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cierpka tries to clinch but Kucharski moves out of range.
Cierpka doesn't manage to clinch there - Kucharski circles away.
Cierpka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cierpka tries to clinch up
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cierpka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cierpka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kucharski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cierpka. Cierpka obviously looking to wear him down.
Cierpka throws a combination that misses
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Cierpka throws a head kick but Kucharski moves out of range.
Michal Kucharski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Cierpka is predictable there
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cierpka is looking to clinch but Kucharski is avoiding it.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cierpka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cierpka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cierpka tries to land a body kick
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cierpka throws a sloppy head kick and Kucharski moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cierpka thows a leg kick but Kucharski checks it
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Cierpka is predictable there
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cierpka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Cierpka is rocked!
Cierpka moves to clinch but Kucharski breaks away
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Cierpka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cierpka tries to clinch
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cierpka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kucharski scores with a counter punch that sends Cierpka to the canvas! Kucharski smells blood - he's punishing Cierpka with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cierpka has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Kucharski!
Michal Kucharski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
LKO7 The Legends
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kucharski on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Alvarez gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kucharski is not content to let Alvarez control the position. #T1#
Kucharski struggling a bit here.
Kucharski is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Kucharski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kucharski tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
Alvarez scoring with punches from side control.
Alvarez lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucharski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Kucharski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kucharski trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kucharski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kucharski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kucharski being controlled here momentarily.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Kucharski controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kucharski defends it easily.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Kucharski controlling him for the moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kucharski throws an elbow that misses. Alvarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kucharski's guard. Nice move by Alvarez!#REVR#
Alvarez is working Kucharski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kucharski is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Kucharski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alvarez is now in half guard.
Kucharski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Alvarez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kucharski working to try and regain half guard.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kucharski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Kucharski gets back to full guard.
Kucharski trying to control the position here.
Kucharski is continuing to stall.
Kucharski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Kucharski keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kucharski's head.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kucharski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski slips a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Kucharski.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez jabs Kucharski right on the nose. Kucharski blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kucharski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kucharski.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Kucharski does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Michal Kucharski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kucharski at a distance.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Kucharski's shoulder, as Kucharski tries to avoid the shot.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez dips to his left and cracks Kucharski with an uppercut!
Alvarez swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
A cross from Alvarez lands.#TD#
Alvarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alvarez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kucharski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Kucharski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kucharski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez covering up well and avoiding damage.
Alvarez breaks Kucharski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alvarez postures up in Kucharski's guard and throws a big left but Kucharski blocks it. #SUB2#
Kucharski is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Kucharski looking to control.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kucharski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kucharski moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kucharski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Kucharski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kucharski continues to drive forward.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kucharski manages to avoid it.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kucharski is just out of range.
Alvarez misses with a jab to the body
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kucharski moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kucharski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kucharski. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kucharski slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Alvarez misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kucharski eats them both and turns towards Alvarez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
After winning the bout, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
FEN 039 ...
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Cierpka wants to clinch but Kucharski slips to the side
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Cierpka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cierpka tries to clinch up.
Cierpka tries to clinch up but Kucharski circles away and keeps his distance.
Cierpka wants to clinch up but Kucharski keeps it at a distance.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cierpka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kucharski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kucharski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Cierpka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cierpka throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Cierpka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Cierpka clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Kucharski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kucharski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Kucharski pulls Cierpka in to control the position.
Kucharski looking to control.
Kucharski is controlling Cierpka's posture.
Cierpka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kucharski controls Cierpka momentarily but Cierpka frees himself.
Kucharski keeping moving, preventing Cierpka from controlling successfully.
Kucharski has Cierpka pulled in close to control his posture.
Cierpka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Kucharski pushes a forearm under Cierpka's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cierpka is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michal Kucharski!
Michal Kucharski is the new bantamweight champion!
Michal Kucharski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
FEN 035 Bowie vs Narushima
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Kucharski blocks a jab.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski slips a jab and a cross from Buffel.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kucharski cracks Buffel with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Kucharski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buffel.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buffel blocks a jab.
Kucharski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buffel takes one to the side of the head.
Kucharski throws out a powerful jab.
Buffel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Buffel moves out of range as Kucharski strikes.
Buffel tries to counter with a clinch but Kucharski shakes him off and moves away.
Kucharski throws a hook but Buffel blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Buffel. Those never looked like landing.
Buffel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kucharski misses the target.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buffel misses with a body shot.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kucharski with a nice cross.
Kucharski tests Buffel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kucharski throws a hook but Buffel avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A big left from Kucharski misses.
Buffel throws a counter combo.
Kucharski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buffel can do to turn this around?
Buffel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buffel slips a straight right by Kucharski.
Buffel tries to counter with a clinch but Kucharski shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffel just misses with a punch to the body.
Buffel throws a head kick but Kucharski moves out of range.
#T1#
Kucharski with a jab.
Kucharski scores with a jab to the head.
Kucharski misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Buffel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kucharski pulls Buffel in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Kucharski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kucharski pulls Buffel in close to prevent any damage.
Kucharski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kucharski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kucharski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buffel tries to get to full guard but Kucharski has control of the leg.
Kucharski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Buffel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kucharski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Kucharski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kucharski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Buffel is trying to control but can't.
Buffel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Buffel is looking for a sweep. Kucharski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kucharski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Buffel is rocked!#SUB#
Kucharski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buffel is still in real trouble! Can Kucharski finish him?
Buffel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Kucharski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Buffel is trying to stand.
Buffel seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Kucharski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kucharski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kucharski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buffel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucharski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Michal Kucharski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kucharski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buffel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kucharski winds up and cracks Buffel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kucharski lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Buffel! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kucharski jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Kucharski!
Michal Kucharski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
FEN 030 Hogg vs Astra
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Ochoa has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Ochoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Ochoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Ochoa.
Ochoa shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mario Ochoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa with a poor takedown
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ochoa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ochoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Ochoa misses with a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Ochoa clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Kucharski pulls guard successfully.
Kucharski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ochoa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kucharski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kucharski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kucharski lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Ochoa is rocked!
Kucharski arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ochoa's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michal Kucharski!
Michal Kucharski tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
FEN 026 Average vs Cho
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
La Grande tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kucharski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Grande somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
La Grande fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
La Grande misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale La Grande.
La Grande shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kucharski pinned against the cage. Kucharski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.#T1#
La Grande fails with a takedown attempt.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
La Grande gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Grande doesn't succeed with the takedown
and La Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
La Grande misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
La Grande gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
La Grande closes the distance and clinches up with Kucharski, looking for a takedown. La Grande pushes Kucharski against the cage but Kucharski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
La Grande misses with a takedown
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from La Grande.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
No luck for La Grande with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kucharski misses the target.
La Grande misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Grande fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
La Grande shoots and misses
and La Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from La Grande.
La Grande misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
La Grande shoots and misses
and La Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
La Grande tries for a takedown but Kucharski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
La Grande looks for a takedown but Kucharski sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kucharski misses the target.#T4#
La Grande dives in and grabs Kucharski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kucharski pushes down on La Grande's head and hops out.
La Grande with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
La Grande tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La Grande fails with the takedown.
La Grande misses with a takedown
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Grande misses with a takedown
and La Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
La Grande gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
La Grande looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kucharski is fending him off so far but La Grande persists. Nope, Kucharski circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
La Grande shoots and misses
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale La Grande.
La Grande misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Grande doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
La Grande is rocked!
La Grande with a poor takedown
and Kucharski counters with a huge right that knocks La Grande out cold! Kucharski is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michal Kucharski!
A less than humble Michal Kucharski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Dale La Grande spoke after the fight, saying 'Life's a BITCH!!!I mean a Beach...ohh and I will be back for the Title!'.
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Event:
FEN 022 Kucharski vs Average
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Average looks to score with a jab to the body but Kucharski is just out of range.
Average throws a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Average throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kucharski misses the target.
Average shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average is looking to chop away at Kucharski's legs.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Average throws a leg kick
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Kucharski as he checks the leg kick.
Kucharski checks a low kick from Average.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Average.
Average misses the body punch
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Average throws a body punch but Kucharski moves out of range.
Average throws a head kick that misses
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Average misses with a jab to the body
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Average throws a sloppy head kick and Kucharski moves out of range easily.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Average misses with a jab to the body
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Average throws a head kick that misses.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Average misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Average is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kucharski rather than just go for the knockout.
Kucharski checks a low kick from Average.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Average misses with a leg kick
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mister Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Average throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Average throws a sloppy head kick
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kucharski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Average.
Average is looking to chop away at Kucharski's legs.
Average misses with a shot to the body
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Average misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Average fails with the takedown
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Average thows a leg kick but Kucharski checks it
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Average misses
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michal Kucharski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Average misses
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kucharski moves out of range of the leg kick from Average.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Average manages to avoid it.
Average misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Average gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Average.
Average misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Average misses its intended target.
Average throws a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Average throws an off balance right hand
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Average fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Kucharski checks a leg kick.
Average throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Average misses
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Average can do to turn this around?
Average throws an off balance right hand
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Average misses
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average misses with an uppercut
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average tries a head kick but it misses.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Average throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average misses with a shot to the body
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Average.
Average throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Average misses with the body kick
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Average fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Average throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand. #T2#
Average misses the jab.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Average throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Average throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Average throws a right hand that misses
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kucharski checks a low kick from Average.
Average misses with an uppercut
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kucharski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
A head kick by Average misses
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Average swings widly with a right hand
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Average throws a lazy uppercut
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Average misses with a straight left.
Average throws a lazy head kick
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Average thows a leg kick but Kucharski checks it
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Kucharski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Average misses with a left hand
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Average with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kucharski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kucharski moves out of range of the leg kick from Average.
Average tries to land a front kick but Kucharski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Average misses with a shot to the body
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kucharski blocks the body kick.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Average manages to avoid it.
Michal Kucharski is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Average misses
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that second round.
That's time! Kucharski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Average misses
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Average throws a lazy head kick
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average tries a head kick but it misses.
Average throws a leg kick but Kucharski checks it.
Average throws a leg kick but Kucharski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Average throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Average has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Average is predictable there
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Average is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Average throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Average misses
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Average tries to land a body kick
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Average misses with a leg kick
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Average throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Average is predictable there
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Average misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mister Average has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Average tries to work over Kucharski's front leg with a kick but Kucharski checks it.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Average shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Average scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Average misses with a right hand
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Average misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Average misses with a hook to the body
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Kucharski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Average throws a right hand that misses
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Average throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Average throws a head kick that misses
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Average misses with a lunging right hand
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Average is predictable there
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Average throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Average swings widly with a right hand
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Average misses with a kick to the body
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Average throws a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average throws a lazy body kick
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Average misses with a jab to the body
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Kucharski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kucharski 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Kucharski!
Michal Kucharski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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