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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 3699 p4p, 2154 weight class) and Jordan Soibler (ranked 342 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Soibler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 10 - 48 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jordan Soibler!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soibler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zakrzewski at a distance.
Zakrzewski avoids the body shot from Soibler.
Zakrzewski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soibler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zakrzewski shoots and misses
and Soibler counters with a straight right hand.
Zakrzewski misses with a shot to the body
and Soibler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soibler throws a body punch but Zakrzewski moves out of range.
Zakrzewski looks to clinch
and Soibler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zakrzewski shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Zakrzewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soibler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zakrzewski's head.
Zakrzewski rushes Soibler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soibler is trying to break the clinch but Zakrzewski is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soibler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zakrzewski can't get the takedown.
Soibler is trying to push Zakrzewski away but Zakrzewski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Soibler lands a nice shot to the body.
Zakrzewski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soibler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch there but Soibler circles away.
Soibler leaves Zakrzewski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soibler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soibler. Zakrzewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soibler lands with a shot to the body.
Zakrzewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zakrzewski walks into a left hand.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch but Soibler slips to the side
and Soibler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Soibler cracks Zakrzewski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Soibler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soibler trying to control the position.
Soibler is controlling Zakrzewski's posture.
Zakrzewski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Soibler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zakrzewski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zakrzewski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Soibler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Soibler is still trying to improve position.
Soibler tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Soibler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soibler is bucking up trying to escape but Zakrzewski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zakrzewski trying to control but Soibler is having none of it.
Soibler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zakrzewski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Soibler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zakrzewski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zakrzewski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soibler on the side of the head.
Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt - Soibler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zakrzewski shoots and misses
and Soibler counters with a two punch combo.
Zakrzewski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Soibler to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Zakrzewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soibler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zakrzewski back to the cage. Soibler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zakrzewski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soibler, pushing him back against the cage.
Soibler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soibler wants to break free but Zakrzewski has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soibler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zakrzewski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Soibler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zakrzewski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Soibler has Zakrzewski in his guard.
Soibler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soibler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soibler is controlling Zakrzewski's posture.
Zakrzewski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski stopping the sweep attempt from Soibler.
Zakrzewski gets to his feet - Soibler follows without any prompting.
Zakrzewski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Soibler counter with a right hand.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Soibler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zakrzewski closes the distance but Soibler moves to the side
and Soibler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soibler scores with a jab. Zakrzewski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Soibler scores with a jab.
Soibler lands a nice shot to the body.
Soibler scores with a hook.
Soibler leaves Zakrzewski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Soibler misses.
Soibler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski tries to counter by clinching up but Soibler breaks away and moves out of range.
Soibler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soibler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zakrzewski on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski dives in for a single leg takedown but Soibler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zakrzewski is trying to pull guard but Soibler has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zakrzewski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soibler's efforts to push away.
Soibler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zakrzewski breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soibler. Zakrzewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zakrzewski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soibler can't do much from the bottom here.
Soibler tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Soibler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zakrzewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Soibler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch up but Soibler keeps it at a distance.
Soibler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zakrzewski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soibler counters with a stiff right hand.
Zakrzewski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Soibler counters with a two punch combo.
Soibler misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soibler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zakrzewski is in Soibler's guard.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Soibler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zakrzewski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski stopping the sweep attempt from Soibler.
Soibler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soibler looking for a sweep. Not yet Soibler, not yet.
Soibler wants to stand and escape but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
Zakrzewski wants to stand but Soibler is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soibler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soibler wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Zakrzewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zakrzewski shoots and misses
enabling Soibler to counter with a crisp jab.
Soibler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zakrzewski at a distance.
Soibler jabs at Zakrzewski's body.
Soibler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zakrzewski shoots and misses
and Soibler counters with a one-two to the body.
Jordan Soibler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soibler lands a nice hook to Zakrzewski's body. Zakrzewski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Soibler.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch
and Soibler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soibler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zakrzewski on the side of the head.
Soibler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soibler with a jab.
Soibler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soibler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soibler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zakrzewski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soibler counters with a three punch combo that has Zakrzewski backing up. Zakrzewski nods at Soibler to acknowledge the strikes.
Soibler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zakrzewski has time to react.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soibler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soibler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soibler scores with a nice head shot.
Jordan Soibler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soibler scores with a nice head shot.
Soibler digs a good hook to Zakrzewski's body.
Soibler scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soibler.
Zakrzewski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soibler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zakrzewski somewhat.
Soibler lands with a straight right. Zakrzewski didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Soibler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soibler 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Soibler!
Jordan Soibler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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