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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Clinchevsky (ranked 4364 p4p, 6029 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 cm 18 158 0 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm 18 155 1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Clinchevsky! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clinchevsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zakrzewski. Nice sprawl there from Clinchevsky as Zakrzewski shoots in. Zakrzewski leaves Clinchevsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Clinchevsky darts in looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski gets double underhooks and turns Clinchevsky into the cage. Zakrzewski throws a counter combo. Zakrzewski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clinchevsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clinchevsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zakrzewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Clinchevsky lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinchevsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Clinchevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him. Clinchevsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clinchevsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clinchevsky. Zakrzewski fails with the takedown and Clinchevsky counters by moving into the clinch. Clinchevsky jumps into guard, dragging Zakrzewski to the mat.
Zakrzewski sitting in guard, not really doing much. Clinchevsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zakrzewski manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zakrzewski wants to sweep here but Clinchevsky controlling him for the moment. Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as Clinchevsky tries to pass. Clinchevsky stands and steps away. Zakrzewski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Horrible takedown attempt by Zakrzewski or perhaps it was just good defense by Clinchevsky, which made it look bad. Clinchevsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zakrzewski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Clinchevsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zakrzewski is looking to clinch but Clinchevsky is avoiding it.
Clinchevsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski circles away. Zakrzewski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clinchevsky defends it well. Zakrzewski tries to bum rush Clinchevsky with a series of wild strikes but Clinchevsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Zakrzewski looks for the body kick but Clinchevsky saw that one coming. Clinchevsky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Clinchevsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zakrzewski sprawls well. Zakrzewski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clinchevsky gets slowly back to his feet. Clinchevsky is breathing heavily. Zakrzewski closes the distance and clinches up with Clinchevsky, looking for a takedown. Zakrzewski pushes Clinchevsky against the cage but Clinchevsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Zakrzewski lands with a good body shot. Clinchevsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clinchevsky doesn't succeed with the takedown and Zakrzewski counters with a nice double leg into guard. Zakrzewski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clinchevsky is keeping the position for now. Zakrzewski stands and steps away. Clinchevsky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Clinchevsky gets caught napping as Zakrzewski dives in and scores a takedown. Clinchevsky manages to retain guard. 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! Clinchevsky wants to control the position but Zakrzewski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zakrzewski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Zakrzewski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Clinchevsky leaves Zakrzewski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Clinchevsky keeps the fight on the outside. Zakrzewski fails with a takedown attempt. Clinchevsky seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Clinchevsky fails to land the takedown. Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt and Clinchevsky counters by moving into the clinch. Ivan Clinchevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinchevsky has Zakrzewski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zakrzewski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Clinchevsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zakrzewski throws a body shot but no joy. Zakrzewski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zakrzewski trying to control from half guard but Clinchevsky is working away. Clinchevsky is trying to stand up here but Zakrzewski is controlling him well. Clinchevsky trying to control but Zakrzewski postures up.
Zakrzewski stops Clinchevsky from getting back to his feet.
Clinchevsky is looking for a sweep. Zakrzewski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Clinchevsky controlling the position well. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Clinchevsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zakrzewski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zakrzewski's back! Zakrzewski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clinchevsky.
Zakrzewski trying to get back to his feet but Clinchevsky is in full control for now. Zakrzewski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zakrzewski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Clinchevsky stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Ivan Clinchevsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Clinchevsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clinchevsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Zakrzewski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clinchevsky tries to avoid it but Zakrzewski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clinchevsky to the ground. Clinchevsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. The fight moves into the clinch position. Clinchevsky leaning his opponent against the cage. Zakrzewski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zakrzewski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clinchevsky's corner is telling him to maintain position. Clinchevsky gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Krzysztof Zakrzewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zakrzewski throws a right and a left that both miss. Clinchevsky shoots in for a double leg but Zakrzewski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Clinchevsky clinches. Zakrzewski is trying to pull guard but Clinchevsky has him pressed against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Clinchevsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Clinchevsky shoots in for a takedown but Zakrzewski shows good takedown defense. Nice sprawl there from Zakrzewski as Clinchevsky shoots in. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Clinchevsky dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! An inside leg kick lands from Zakrzewski. Clinchevsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Zakrzewski has a takedown stuffed. Zakrzewski shoots for a double leg takedown but Clinchevsky sprawls well. He's pushed Zakrzewski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Clinchevsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Clinchevsky doesn't succeed with the takedown and Zakrzewski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zakrzewski doesn't succeed with the takedown and Clinchevsky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clinchevsky. Ivan Clinchevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zakrzewski has Clinchevsky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clinchevsky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Clinchevsky tries to score a body lock takedown but Zakrzewski shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Zakrzewski tries to pull guard but Clinchevsky holds him up against the cage and eventually Zakrzewski drops back down to his feet.
Clinchevsky pulls guard effortlessly. Zakrzewski preventing the sweep. Clinchevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Clinchevsky working a defensive guard here.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Clinchevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clinchevsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zakrzewski defends it easily. Zakrzewski trying to control but Clinchevsky is working from the bottom. Zakrzewski stands and steps away. Clinchevsky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Zakrzewski tries to clinch up. Zakrzewski shoots for a takedown but Clinchevsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clinchevsky shoots in but no luck this time. Zakrzewski shoots in but no luck this time. Clinchevsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zakrzewski swivels and escapes. Zakrzewski connects with a nice looking jab.
Clinchevsky shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clinchevsky was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Clinchevsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Zakrzewski is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clinchevsky decides to take the fight back to the feet. Clinchevsky throws a good cross that connects.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Clinchevsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Ivan Clinchevsky showed his dominance in that final round. I think Clinchevsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Clinchevsky!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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