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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Clay (ranked 1661 p4p, 2538 weight class) and Franciszek Zukowski (ranked 182 p4p, 278 weight class). Franciszek Zukowski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Howard Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franciszek Zukowski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zukowski moves forwards but Clay connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zukowski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zukowski ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Zukowski moves into the clinch.
Clay misses with a body punch.
Zukowski has a couple of punches blocked by Clay.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zukowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Zukowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Clay trying to control but Zukowski is working from the bottom.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Zukowski closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Zukowski scores with a takedown into Clay's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Zukowski is proving a slippery customer.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Zukowski instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
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!
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zukowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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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hype
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