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Event:
UCF 25: Nguyen v Tochukwu
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kwondo.
Zukowski wants to get back to his feet but Kwondo is dominant here and he's now got Zukowski's back!
Kwondo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Zukowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kwondo on the ground.#SUB2#
Kwondo working for a choke but Zukowski is defending well.
Zukowski trying to control but not successfully.
Zukowski wants to get back to his feet.
Zukowski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zukowski wants to improve his position but Kwondo is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zukowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kwondo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kwondo's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zukowski controlling well, preventing Kwondo from escaping the position.
Kwondo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kwondo trying to control the hands but Zukowski won't let him.
Kwondo turns into Zukowski and is now in his guard.
Kwondo throwing strikes from guard but Zukowski blocks nicely.
Kwondo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zukowski is keeping the position for now.
Kwondo works over Zukowski with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Kwondo stopping the sweep attempt from Zukowski.
Zukowski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zukowski 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kwondo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Kwondo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kwondo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zukowski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zukowski working a defensive guard but Kwondo passes into half guard.
Kwondo prevents Zukowski from improving his position.
Zukowski trying to control but Kwondo postures up.
#T3#
Zukowski gets full guard.
Zukowski pulls Kwondo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kwondo from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Kwondo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kwondo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kwondo trying to control but Zukowski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zukowski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kwondo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zukowski has tightened it up now! Kwondo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Franciszek Zukowski! |
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Event:
UCF 10: Dennis v Peterson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Goodwire gets caught flat footed, as Zukowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zukowski won't allow Goodwire to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zukowski pushing down on Goodwire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zukowski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zukowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Goodwire felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwire tries to reverse the position but Zukowski maintains control.#T1##SUB#
Zukowski working for a guillotine from mount but Goodwire is in no mood to give up.
Goodwire tries to buck Zukowski off but he can't manage it.
Goodwire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zukowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zukowski controlling the pace for now.
Goodwire wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Goodwire is trying desperately to improve position.
Goodwire is trying to stand.#SUB#
Zukowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zukowski controlling from mount. #T2#
Zukowski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zukowski controlling from the full mount.
Zukowski lands a big shot there that rocks Goodwire but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zukowski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Goodwire is bucking up trying to escape but Zukowski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Zukowski looking to secure an arm triangle but Goodwire defends it well.
Goodwire wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Goodwire is trying to escape the mount.
Zukowski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zukowski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Goodwire really wants to buck Zukowski off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Zukowski working for a submission but Goodwire is keeping him at bay.
Zukowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Goodwire hang on?
Zukowski controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Zukowski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zukowski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Zukowski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Goodwire can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB#
Zukowski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Goodwire to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Goodwire shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zukowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zukowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Zukowski is working for a guillotine from mount but Goodwire frees his head quite easily.
Zukowski working Goodwire over with strikes here.
Zukowski controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franciszek Zukowski 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#
Goodwire lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Franciszek Zukowski has been cut.
Zukowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Zukowski clinches with his opponent.
Goodwire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zukowski.
#BC#
Zukowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodwire lunges at Zukowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zukowski's hand.
Goodwire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zukowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Goodwire throws the left hand but Zukowski avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zukowski. #CL#
Goodwire gets tackled into the cage by Zukowski. Zukowski maintains the clinch.
Goodwire is trying to break the clinch but Zukowski is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Goodwire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##BC2#
Goodwire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodwire scores with a nice strike.
Goodwire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zukowski counters with a series of strikes. Goodwire will be more careful next time no doubt.
Goodwire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zukowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goodwire pinned against the cage. Goodwire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goodwire throws a right and a left that Zukowski avoids nicely.
Goodwire falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Zukowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zukowski.
Goodwire is breathing heavily.#SU#
Zukowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goodwire, up you get!
Zukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodwire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goodwire avoids the head kick by Zukowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodwire lands the left hand.
Goodwire throws a nice looking combination but Zukowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodwire can do to turn this around?#T2#
Zukowski throws a head kick that misses.
Goodwire lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Zukowski shoots in and bounces Goodwire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zukowski is standing up over Goodwire. Goodwire looks to escape but Zukowski dives into side control.
#REVB#
Zukowski gets to mount! Goodwire was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Zukowski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Goodwire has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zukowski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Goodwire?
#T3#
Goodwire tries to improve his position but instead Zukowski has taken his back!
Goodwire trying to get back to his feet but Zukowski is in full control for now. #SUB#
Zukowski is cranking Goodwire's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Goodwire! He's tightened the choke and Goodwire is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franciszek Zukowski! |
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Event:
MMAH 109
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trismegistus is defended easily by Zukowski.#TD2#
Zukowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trismegistus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zukowski won't allow Trismegistus to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zukowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trismegistus has Zukowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Trismegistus keeping full guard, as Zukowski tries to pass. #T1#
Trismegistus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zukowski is one step ahead there.
Zukowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trismegistus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trismegistus looking to control.
Zukowski wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.
Zukowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zukowski looking to sit in guard and control but Trismegistus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zukowski keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zukowski has control of Trismegistus's left arm, preventing Trismegistus from doing any damage.
Trismegistus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trismegistus pushes down on Zukowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Trismegistus is working for a kimura but Zukowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Zukowski trying to control from the bottom.
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but Zukowski defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zukowski controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
We've been informed that Zukowski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Zukowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Trismegistus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zukowski off and has taken his back!
Zukowski can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Trismegistus lands a shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zukowski is taking damage to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yojizo Trismegistus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Zukowski drives through and clinches with Trismegistus against the cage.
#BC#
Trismegistus breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zukowski.
Trismegistus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zukowski off and has taken his back!
Zukowski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trismegistus.
Zukowski wants to control his opponent's hands but Trismegistus gets his hands free.
Trismegistus lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Trismegistus trying to control.
Trismegistus is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Zukowski up.
#T1#
Trismegistus struggling to keep hold of the position.
Trismegistus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Trismegistus is working the ground and pound. Can Zukowski escape?#SUB#
Trismegistus looking to break Zukowski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zukowski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Trismegistus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Trismegistus has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zukowski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zukowski is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Zukowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Trismegistus working for a choke but Zukowski is defending well. #T2#
Zukowski trying to get back to his feet but Trismegistus is in full control for now. #SUB#
Trismegistus is working for a rear naked choke. Zukowski is not defending it well and Trismegistus has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Zukowski refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Zukowski's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yojizo Trismegistus!
After winning the bout, Yojizo Trismegistus 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:
MMAH 103
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Ayuba moves into the clinch successfully.
Ayuba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zukowski.
#TD#
Zukowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ayuba wants to stand but Zukowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayuba wants to stand and escape but instead Zukowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SU#
Zukowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A right-left combo lands from Ayuba. #CUT2#It looks like Franciszek Zukowski has been cut.
Zukowski has a takedown stuffed.
Zukowski with a poor takedown
and Ayuba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ayuba lands with a cross.
Zukowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zukowski misses with a body punch
and Ayuba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zukowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ayuba seems to be stalking Zukowski here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Zukowski drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Omari Ayuba! |
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Event:
MMAH 96
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Zukowski moves forwards but Clay connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Franciszek Zukowski has been cut.
Clay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clay defending well as Zukowski loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Clay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zukowski misses with a double jab.
Zukowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zukowski slips under a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zukowski.
Clay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zukowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zukowski working away.
Clay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zukowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clay wants to control but Zukowski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SU2#
Zukowski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zukowski ducks under a wild hook from Clay.#CL2#
Zukowski moves into the clinch.
Clay misses with a body punch.
Zukowski has a couple of punches blocked by Clay.
#TD#
Clay drags the fight down to the ground.
Clay has Zukowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Zukowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Zukowski from controlling successfully.
Clay pulls Zukowski in close to prevent any damage.
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Clay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zukowski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Zukowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Clay trying to control but Zukowski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zukowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zukowski's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zukowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clay wants to control but Zukowski is keeping him busy. #T3#
Zukowski tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
Clay is pressing down on Zukowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zukowski is holding on for now.
Zukowski punching from the bottom.
Zukowski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zukowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zukowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zukowski is looking for a triangle but Clay pushes his legs off easily.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zukowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clay manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Clay controls Zukowski momentarily but Zukowski frees himself.
Clay is really struggling to control Zukowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Clay has his foot on Zukowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zukowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Clay pulls Zukowski in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zukowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zukowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Clay looking for a guillotine here but Zukowski defends easily.
Zukowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franciszek Zukowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franciszek Zukowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franciszek Zukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zukowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Clay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zukowski.
Zukowski tries to clinch but Clay is having none of it.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Zukowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Clay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zukowski lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Zukowski closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Zukowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zukowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clay takes a swing at Zukowski's ribcage but misses.
Zukowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zukowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Clay, which made it look bad. #T1#
Clay dodges the punch combination from Zukowski.
Howard Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Zukowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Zukowski slips the punch.
Zukowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zukowski tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.
Howard Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Clay throws the left hand but Zukowski avoids the punch easily.
Zukowski slips a straight right by Clay.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Zukowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Clay pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Zukowski scores with a takedown into Clay's guard.#T2##SUB#
Clay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Zukowski is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Zukowski drops back looking for a leg! Clay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clay manages to kick Zukowski off! Zukowski jumps back into Clay's guard.
Clay trying to control the position.
#T3#
Zukowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franciszek Zukowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clay misses with a hook. Zukowski ducked under it nicely.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Clay throws a hook to the side of Zukowski's head but Zukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zukowski throws a series of punches but Clay moves out of range.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Zukowski instigates a clinch. #T4#
Clay jumps guard but Zukowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zukowski smiles and moves away.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Zukowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Zukowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clay manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Franciszek Zukowski has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Zukowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Zukowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zukowski is pressing down on Clay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clay is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay tries to get to full guard but Zukowski has control of the leg.
Clay has a hand on Zukowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zukowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franciszek Zukowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franciszek Zukowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Zukowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zukowski.
Clay wants to sweep here but Zukowski controlling him for the moment.
Clay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zukowski wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Clay is trying to control the position but Zukowski postures up.
Clay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zukowski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zukowski wants to get back to his feet but Clay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clay trying to control but Zukowski is working from the bottom.
Zukowski wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Zukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zukowski working a defensive guard here.
Zukowski is trying to hold Clay in close to prevent damage but Clay has managed to pass into half guard.
Clay is trying to control. Zukowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zukowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clay controlling the pace.
Clay wants to free his trapped foot but Zukowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howard Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zukowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clay trying to control from half guard but Zukowski is working away.
Zukowski wants to control but Clay is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zukowski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Zukowski defends the submission attempt.
Zukowski is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Clay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zukowski keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zukowski fails to land the takedown.
Zukowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Clay misses.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Zukowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zukowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.#T4#
Zukowski moves out of range of the strikes.
And Zukowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Clay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zukowski.
Zukowski throws out a powerful jab.
Zukowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay sets himself, and Zukowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Clay avoids it this time.
Zukowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clay misses the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Clay gets caught flat footed, as Zukowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zukowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franciszek Zukowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Clay looking for a guillotine here but Zukowski defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Franciszek Zukowski.
I've got Zukowski 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Franciszek Zukowski! |
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Event:
MMAH 89
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Zukowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goodwire wants to improve his position but Zukowski is controlling well.
Goodwire scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Zukowski manages to mount him!
#SUB2#
Zukowski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zukowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwire is desperately trying to improve his position but Zukowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Goodwire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Zukowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goodwire is trying to stand.
Goodwire swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Goodwire is trying to stand.
Zukowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zukowski working the ground and pound effectively.
Zukowski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zukowski lands a big elbow.
Zukowski cracks Goodwire with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Goodwire takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Zukowski won't let Goodwire get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Goodwire takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Goodwire takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodwire is trying to stand but he's just given Zukowski his back.
Goodwire trying to get back to his feet but Zukowski is in full control for now.
Goodwire is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Zukowski has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Goodwire! Can he survive? No! He's out! Zukowski gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franciszek Zukowski! |
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Event:
MMAH 83
Date: Oct 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Goat shoots in but no luck this time.
Zukowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zukowski shoots in but Goat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goat has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Zukowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goat avoids the elbow strike from Zukowski, against the cage.
Goat letting Zukowski take a breather here.
Goat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zukowski's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Franciszek Zukowski has been cut.
Goat pushes off an throws an elbow but Zukowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zukowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Zukowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goat smiles and moves away.
Zukowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Goat moves into the clinch.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zukowski prevents a body shot from Goat. #T1#
Goat pushes off an throws an elbow but Zukowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Goat. #CUT#That has opened up Franciszek Zukowski's cut even more.
Zukowski takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Franciszek Zukowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Franciszek Zukowski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Boney Goat! |
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Event:
MMAH 79
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Zukowski gets tackled into the cage by Snake. Snake maintains the clinch.
Snake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snake is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Zukowski manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Zukowski has closed the distance and engaged Snake in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snake.
A short uppercut from Snake. #BC#
Zukowski breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Zukowski does no damage.
Snake tries to close the distance and clinch but Zukowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zukowski clinches with his opponent.
Snake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zukowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Zukowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zukowski checks a low kick from Snake.#T1##TD#
Zukowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Snake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zukowski is in Snake's guard.
Snake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zukowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Snake trying to control from the bottom.
Snake wants to control but Zukowski passes into side.
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
Zukowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Snake sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Zukowski is looking for a kimura here.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zukowski is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Zukowski controlling the action here.
Snake trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zukowski in particular looking to stall.
Zukowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zukowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zukowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zukowski tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Snake.
Snake gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Zukowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zukowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zukowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Snake feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
Snake throwing strikes but missing.
Snake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zukowski 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.
Zukowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snake.
Snake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zukowski is pulling down on Snake's head. It's preventing any offense from Snake, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Zukowski looking for a guillotine here but Snake defends easily.
Zukowski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Snake throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franciszek Zukowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zukowski throws an overhand right that lands on Snake's shoulder, as Snake tries to avoid the shot.
Snake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snake can do to turn this around?
Zukowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snake scores with a punch to the head.
No luck for Zukowski with that takedown attempt.
Snake should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A bone on bone clash there as Snake blocks the leg kick.
Zukowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Snake.
And Zukowski counters with a quick kick to the body but Snake blocks it.#TD#
Zukowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Snake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Snake sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake is staying active underneath Zukowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake is trying to control but Zukowski passes into side control!
#SUB#
Zukowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zukowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snake struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB#
Zukowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zukowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snake is trying to control Zukowski's posture but Zukowski avoids it.
Zukowski trying to control the position but Snake is working away.
Snake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snake trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Snake is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Snake tries to hold on but Zukowski pushes him away.
Zukowski scoring with strikes but Snake is staying in there.
Snake tries to hold on but Zukowski pushes him away.
Zukowski lands a big shot there that rocks Snake but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zukowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#Snake is rocked!
Zukowski controlling from mount.
Zukowski is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Snake goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Zukowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Franciszek Zukowski! |
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Event:
MMAH 73
Date: Sep 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zukowski.
Zukowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Zukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zukowski misses with the ground and pound.
Williams tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zukowski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Zukowski controlling from the full mount.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zukowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Zukowski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Williams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zukowski lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Zukowski is working for a guillotine from mount but Williams frees his head quite easily.
Zukowski controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zukowski fails to move to back control.
Zukowski controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Zukowski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Zukowski cracks Williams with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franciszek Zukowski! |
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