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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 88 p4p, 123 weight class) and Jake Bird (ranked 12 p4p, 18 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ryszard Wojcik has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryszard Wojcik seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryszard Wojcik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojcik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Jab by Bird.
Bird dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wojcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojcik.
Bird forces Wojcik back against the cage and clinches.
Wojcik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wojcik tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Wojcik back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojcik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wojcik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bird jumps guard but Wojcik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bird is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird wants to break free but Wojcik has control.
Wojcik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bird throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wojciks head.
Bird tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wojcik smiles and moves away.
Ryszard Wojcik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
A little feinted left hand from Wojcik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wojcik lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Bird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wojcik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wojcik scores with a hook to the body. Bird takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryszard Wojcik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wojcik looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wojcik.
Wojcik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Wojcik looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Bird is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Bird swings for the body but Wojcik moves out of range.
As Bird looks to move away, Wojcik throws a big counter combo but Bird just gets out of the way.
Bird fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Bird finds it's target.
Bird misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Wojcik.
Bird tries for a takedown but Wojcik circles away easily
and Wojcik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bird takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wojcik circles away quickly and effectively.
Wojcik is looking for a counter combo.
Bird misses with a lunging right hand
and Wojcik counters with a straight right hand.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Wojcik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wojcik missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bird misses the shot to the body.
Wojcik cracks Bird with a good jab.
Jake Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Bird.
Wojcik misses the shot to the body.
Bird looks to throw the jab but Wojcik is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird moves out of range as Wojcik strikes.
Bird slips under a jab from Wojcik.
Wojcik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bird tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bird scores with a jab.
Bird lands a jab to the nose.
Bird gets a double leg takedown into Wojcik's guard.
Wojcik controlling the position.
Wojcik keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Bird has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bird pushing down on Wojcik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wojcik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojcik keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bird is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wojcik wants to control but Bird is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Bird 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.
Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bird.
Wojcik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wojcik defends it nicely.
Wojcik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wojcik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bird throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wojcik.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Wojcik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wojcik.
Bird with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik misses the jab.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wojcik defends it well.
Bird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jake Bird seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt
and Wojcik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bird is looking to clinch but Wojcik is avoiding it.
Bird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wojcik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wojcik moves out of range of the strikes.
Bird has a takedown stuffed.
Ryszard Wojcik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bird lands with an overhand left.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wojcik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik misses with a looping left.
Bird with the counter takedown but Wojcik avoids it easily.
Bird with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Wojcik counter with a right hand.
Bird lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird shoots in for a takedown but Wojcik shows good takedown defense.
Wojcik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bird lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wojcik throws the left hand but Bird avoids the punch easily.
Bird throws a body punch but Wojcik moves out of range.
It looked like Wojcik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bird getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wojcik throws a hook but Bird blocks it.
Wojcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Bird lands a jab.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wojcik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird misses with a shot to the body
and Wojcik counters with a nice uppercut.
Wojcik jabs Bird right on the nose. Bird blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Wojcik misses.
Wojcik throws out a powerful jab.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wojcik is looking to counter punch.
Wojcik slips under a jab from Bird.
Bird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wojcik.
Wojcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojcik.
Bird takes a swing at Wojcik's ribcage but misses.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Wojcik scores with a punch to the head.
Wojcik lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wojcik lands a nice hook to Bird's body. Bird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bird is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wojcik throws the left hand but Bird avoids the punch easily.
Bird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wojcik throws the left hand but Bird avoids the punch easily.
Bird lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bird throws a sloppy body shot
and Wojcik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bird keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bird misses with a right hand
and Wojcik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Wojcik is just out of range.
Wojcik tries to counter by clinching up but Bird breaks away and moves out of range.
Wojcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Bird fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wojcik avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryszard Wojcik will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wojcik misses with an uppercut. Bird saw that one coming.
Wojcik tries to clinch up.
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Wojcik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wojcik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bird moves out of range as Wojcik strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bird or perhaps it was just good defense by Wojcik, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bird counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird moves out of range as Wojcik strikes.
Bird with the counter takedown but Wojcik avoids it easily.
Wojcik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird looks to throw the jab but Wojcik is out of range.
Wojcik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wojcik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird.
Bird lands a nice shot to the body.
Wojcik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wojcik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Bird.
A slow jab from Wojcik misses its intended target.
Bird wants to clinch up but Wojcik keeps it at a distance.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird scores with a jab. Wojcik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wojcik defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird is thwarting Wojcik's attempts to control the position.
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Wojcik'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wojcik is trying to control but can't.
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wojcik is doing well to control the position and prevent Bird from advancing to side control.
Wojcik is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wojcik avoid being mounted?
Bird seems to be looking for submissions.
Bird seems to be looking for submissions.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik gets back to full guard.
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bird being controlled here momentarily.
Wojcik is trying to control the position but Bird postures up.
Wojcik is adopting a defensive guard.
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wojcik controls Bird momentarily but Bird frees himself.
Wojcik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wojcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
Wojcik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wojcik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Bird really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bird misses with a double jab
enabling Wojcik to counter with a crisp jab.
Wojcik slips under a jab.
Bird jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Wojcik seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wojcik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bird misses with a looping left.
Wojcik takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bird lands in his opponent's guard.
Wojcik is trying to control the position but Bird postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bird slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Wojcik is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik can't do much from the bottom here.
Wojcik tries to bench press Bird off him but Bird keeps the position.
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Wojcik is defending well.
Wojcik tries to bench press Bird off him but Bird keeps the position.
Wojcik wants to control but Bird postures up.
Bird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bird tries for a kimura but Wojcik is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bird working away.
Bird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wojcik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wojcik is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it.
Wojcik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wojcik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wojcik defends it well.
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Wojcik moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik wants to stand and escape but Bird is having none of it.
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wojcik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wojcik keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Wojcik pulls Bird in to control the position.
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bird looking to pass the guard.
Wojcik trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wojcik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wojcik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bird is one step ahead there.
Bird is fighting to break Wojcik's control of his arms but Wojcik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bird staying out of range there.
Wojcik moves forwards but Bird connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bird lands with a straight right. Wojcik didn't see that one coming.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wojcik manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wojcik cracks Bird with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bird clobbers Wojcik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Bird dominated that fourth round.
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!
Bird lands a nice hook to Wojcik's body. Wojcik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bird uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wojcik tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bird manages to circle out of the way.
Bird misses with a body shot
and Wojcik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wojcik manages to avoid it.
Wojcik takes one on the button.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Wojcik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bird closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird jumps guard but Wojcik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bird lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Bird.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bird drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wojcik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wojcik throws a hook but Bird avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a straight right.
Bird cracks Wojcik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bird loads up on a big right hand but Wojcik slips the punch.
Wojcik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wojcik tries to clinch but Bird is having none of it.
Bird tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Wojcik.
Wojcik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bird works Wojcik's body with a nice hook.
Wojcik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bird has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird throws a poor cross that misses
and Wojcik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojcik avoids the body shot from Bird.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wojcik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wojcik slips under a jab from Bird.
Wojcik throws a right hand that misses
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wojcik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird.
Wojcik tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Wojcik trying to control but Bird postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wojcik looking for a sweep. Not yet Wojcik, not yet.
Wojcik is trying to control the position but Bird postures up.
Bird being controlled here momentarily.
Bird postures up.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wojcik is keeping the position for now.
Bird postures up.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wojcik is trying to control the position but Bird postures up.
Wojcik keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Wojcik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bird trying to control but Wojcik is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryszard Wojcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wojcik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wojcik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Wojcik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wojcik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wojcik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bird takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bird goes for a double leg but Wojcik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wojcik continues to drive forward.
Ryszard Wojcik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Wojcik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bird avoiding damage as Wojcik throws knees to the body.
Bird gets control of Wojcik's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bird will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jake Bird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wojcik throwing strikes but missing.
Bird trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Bird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bird 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bird!
Jake Bird is the new middleweight champion!
Jake Bird decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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