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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Presley Chai (ranked 1120 p4p, 1876 weight class) and Dionizy Kruczek (ranked 153 p4p, 239 weight class). Kruczek has chosen Born To Raise Hell as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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187 cm 21 185 4 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm 21 185 6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling Excellent MT Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Excellent MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Presley Chai! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dionizy Kruczek! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kruczek rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage. Chai lands with a left to the head. Chai working aggressively here.
Kruczek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards. Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch. Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruczek controls his hands.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch. Kruczek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruczek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kruczek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch. Kruczek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. A battle for position here, against the cage. Chai lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kruczek fails to land. A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
A short right from Chai. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kruczek tries for a takedown but Chai manages to get underhooks.
Kruczek is leaning against Chai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kruczek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Chai lands a right hand. Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruczek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Kruczek's head. Chai lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Chai wants a takedown but no success here.
Kruczek misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruczek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruczek misses with a short punch on the inside. Kruczek's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kruczek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside. Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short left from Chai. Kruczek fails to pull guard.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Kruczek lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Chai misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut. A shot in the inside from Chai. Kruczek misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kruczek.
Chai stalling.
Kruczek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai throws a head punch that misses. Kruczek looking to stall.
Kruczek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Kruczek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruczek controls his hands.
Kruczek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kruczek trying to stall but Chai improves his position.
Chai lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Kruczek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kruczek. Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek. Chai tries to work over Kruczek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chai as Kruczek tries to tie him up. Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai tries to work over Kruczek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Kruczek throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Kruczek fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kruczek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kruczek throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kruczek has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Kruczek controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kruczek fails to land. Kruczek gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Chai on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kruczek throws a head punch that misses. Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai slows down the pace here.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kruczek lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kruczek preventing the sweep. Kruczek wanted to stand there but Chai had control of the position. 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 Presley Chai will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Jab by Chai. Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kruczek looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely. Kruczek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kruczek clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage. Kruczek working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kruczek letting Chai take a breather here. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Kruczek misses with the head strike.
Kruczek misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kruczek misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. Chai cracks Kruczek with a nice body shot. Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai is leaning against Kruczek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kruczek cracks Chai with a nice body shot. Kruczek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruczek controls his hands.
Kruczek wants a takedown.
Presley Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kruczek misses with the head strike.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Kruczek misses with some punches.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch. Kruczek lands a right hand. Chai is trying to stall.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruczek. Chai gets through Kruczek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kruczek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruczek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruczek uses good head movement to avoid it. Chai lands a hook to the side of the head. Chai lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek. Kruczek misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot in the inside from Kruczek. Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai. Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai tries a body shot but Kruczek blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kruczek. Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards. Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruczek misses with a short punch on the inside. Chai presses Kruczek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch. Chai lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kruczek working aggressively here.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike. Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai effectively controlling the action here. Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruczek's elbow. Stalling in the clinch from Chai.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Kruczek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruczek throws a head punch that misses. Chai tries a body shot but Kruczek blocks it.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai wants the takedown. Kruczek is fighting it off but Chai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kruczek's guard against the cage. Kruczek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kruczek is wriggling around but Chai manages to pass to half guard.
Kruczek pushes Chai off looking to stand but Chai dives back in and keeps control.
Chai controlling the pace. Kruczek looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Presley Chai dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! Chai fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kruczek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Chai lands the left hand. Kruczek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side. Kruczek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kruczek somewhat. Kruczek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Chai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kruczek. Presley Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionizy Kruczek. Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai cracks Kruczek with a right hand to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kruczek pushes Chai up against the cage in a clinch. Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kruczek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chai lands a left hand.
Kruczek throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Kruczek.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch. Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruczek uses good head movement to avoid it. Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chai scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek. Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Chai. Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Kruczek.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kruczek fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chai digs a right hand into Kruczek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruczek's gas tank. Chai blocking some punches.
Kruczek lands a hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kruczek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chai just stands there and leans against the cage. Kruczek pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kruczek has Chai pressed against the cage.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Chai working aggressively here.
Kruczek misses with a short punch on the inside. Chai blocks a body shot from Kruczek. Kruczek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards. Kruczek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kruczek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai. Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruczek can do to turn this around? An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek. Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Kruczek.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut. Kruczek misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruczek. Chai misses with a short punch on the inside. Kruczek throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside. Chai pushes Kruczek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards. Chai works on Kruczek's body with a couple of short punches. Chai blocks an uppercut.
Kruczek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Kruczek misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Chai on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruczek controls his hands.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch. Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chai. A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai. Presley Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kruczek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chai is looking for a takedown. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Chai misses with a short punch on the inside. Chai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kruczek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kruczek forces Chai back against the cage and clinches. Dionizy Kruczek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Presley Chai showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Presley Chai! Presley Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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