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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Woljecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 cm
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179 lbs
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174 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pawel Woljecki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heath Knight! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Woljecki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Knight! Woljecki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Knight is squirming around, avoiding Woljecki's attempts to control the action. Woljecki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Woljecki looking to control and managing it successfully. Knight is trying to stand up. Woljecki trying to control but Knight is having none of it. Knight tries to buck Woljecki off but he can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Woljecki takes Knight's back. Woljecki is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Knight is defending well though. Woljecki let's go of the attempt for now. Knight prevents Woljecki from getting a body triangle. Woljecki is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Knight is defending well though. Woljecki let's go of the attempt for now. Knight is in a bad position with Woljecki working for a choke. Knight manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Knight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woljecki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two 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. Woljecki is looking to stand up but Knight isn't so interested in that idea. Woljecki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Woljecki tries to get out of the position. Woljecki is pulling down on Knight's head. It's preventing any offense from Knight, at least for the moment. Woljecki trying to control the position.
Knight wants to stand but Woljecki is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knight prevents Woljecki from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Knight postures up in Woljecki's guard and throws a big left but Woljecki blocks it. Woljecki tries to land a sweep but no joy. Woljecki keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Heath Knight hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Knight has his takedown stuffed and Woljecki counters with a shoot takedown. Knight fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Woljecki is pushing down on Knight's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knight is fighting to maintain full guard but Woljecki has managed to sneak the leg through. Woljecki is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Woljecki is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woljecki to get the leverage. Woljecki stalling. Knight is trying to stand.
Woljecki trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom. Woljecki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Woljecki eventually gives up the hold. Knight is not content to let Woljecki control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Woljecki dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Woljecki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Knight is squirming around, avoiding Woljecki's attempts to control the action. Woljecki looking for a guillotine from mount but Knight is having none of it. Knight is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Woljecki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knight is looking to escape. Knight working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Woljecki controlling his opponent. Woljecki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Knight is on top in guard.
Woljecki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Knight blocking some punches.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Woljecki is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now. Woljecki tries to circle away but Knight has him pinned against the cage. Woljecki can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Woljecki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woljecki momentarily.
Knight with a poor takedown and Woljecki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Knight's guard now. This has been an exciting period of action! Woljecki wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position. Woljecki is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knight is looking to stand up but Woljecki isn't so interested in that idea. Knight keeping moving, preventing Woljecki from controlling successfully. Woljecki 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. Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Woljecki is controlling him. Knight is breathing heavily. Knight is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Woljecki trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Woljecki is pushing down on Knight's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knight is fighting to maintain full guard but Woljecki has managed to sneak the leg through. Woljecki uses his free foot to push down on Knight's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knight. Woljecki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Woljecki takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Pawel Woljecki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Woljecki lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Woljecki dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily so Woljecki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Woljecki drops back looking for a leg! Knight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knight manages to kick Woljecki off! Woljecki jumps back into Knight's guard. Woljecki has gone for a leg lock! Knight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Woljecki's guard. Woljecki wriggles free and stands up. Woljecki fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Woljecki is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt and Woljecki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Woljecki. Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Woljecki advances to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Woljecki content to control rather than advance. Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Woljecki pulls his head out easily. Woljecki working Knight over with strikes. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Woljecki in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knight is staying active underneath Woljecki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Woljecki works his way into side control. Woljecki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Knight! Woljecki looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Woljecki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Knight to take his back! Woljecki tries to keep control of the position but Knight is staying busy. Knight fending off the submission attempt from Woljecki. Woljecki looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knight just trying to survive but Woljecki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Woljecki struggling to keep hold of the position.
Woljecki is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Knight has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Woljecki working for the choke.
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. Woljecki is looking for the choke from the back position but Knight is controlling his hands well. Knight is trying to get back to his feet but Woljecki has full control of the position and if anything, Knight has just worked his way into a worse spot. Woljecki lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Woljecki.
Woljecki is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Knight wants to get back to his feet. Woljecki tightening his grip on Knight, looking for the choke. Heath Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Woljecki trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Pawel Woljecki showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woljecki, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Woljecki!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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