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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cutting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Korczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Cutting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Korczynski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Korczynski is defended easily by Cutting.
Nice defenses there by Korczynski.
Korczynski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cutting will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bill Cutting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutting looks to land a body kick but Korczynski moved away.
Korczynski closes the distance and clinches up with Cutting, looking for a takedown. Korczynski pushes Cutting against the cage but Cutting circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korczynski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cutting is fending him off so far but Korczynski persists. Nope, Cutting circles away and we're back to standing.
Bill Cutting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Korczynski.
Korczynski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Lukasz Korczynski has been cut.
Cutting tries to score with a low kick but Korczynski moves his leg out of the way.
Cutting leaves Korczynski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Korczynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cutting thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cutting misses with a double jab.
Cutting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cutting lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Cutting misses.
Cutting defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korczynski.
Cutting tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korczynski wants to clinch but Cutting slips to the side
and Cutting counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutting fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korczynski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korczynski looks gassed!
Cutting misses with a series of wild punches.
Cutting throws a series of punches but Korczynski moves out of range.
Cutting fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Cutting misses.
Korczynski is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cutting is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Korczynski.
Korczynski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cutting fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Korczynski blocks a head kick by Cutting.
Cutting throws a head kick that misses.
Cutting lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korczynski circles away quickly and effectively.
Korczynski blocks a head kick by Cutting.
A telegraphed right hand from Cutting misses the target.
Korczynski shoots in but no luck this time.
Korczynski wants to clinch but Cutting slips to the side
and Cutting counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cutting.
Cutting breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Cutting.
Bill Cutting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutting lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cutting tries a head kick but it misses.
Korczynski forces Cutting back against the cage and clinches.
Korczynski has Cutting pressed against the cage, preventing Cutting from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cutting breaks from the clinch.
Korczynski closes the distance and clinches up with Cutting, looking for a takedown. Korczynski pushes Cutting against the cage but Cutting circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cutting misses with a two punch combination.
Cutting fails to land with a series of punches.
Korczynski rushes Cutting and presses him up against the cage.
Cutting has had enough of the clinch but Korczynski keeps him there for the moment.
Cutting working hard to break the clinch.
Cutting breaks from the clinch.
Korczynski has his takedown stuffed
and Cutting counters with a nice uppercut.
Cutting keeps the fight on the outside.
Korczynski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cutting closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutting throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Cutting. No joy for Korczynski on that attempt.
Cutting darts in and clinches Korczynski up against the cage.
Korczynski with a knee to the head.
Cutting trying to land knees to the body.
Cutting wants to break free but Korczynski has control.
Cutting is pressed up against the cage. Korczynski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cutting down to the mat. Cutting avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Korczynski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Korczynski slams his shin into Cutting's torso.
Cutting throws a combination that misses
and Korczynski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Korczynski scores with a leg kick.
Cutting closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Korczynski shoots in but Cutting avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cutting keeps the fight on the outside.
Cutting swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutting falls off balance throwing a combination
and Korczynski counters with a single leg into guard. Cutting didn't expect that.
Korczynski wants to pass the guard but Cutting is keeping the position.
Cutting has a closed guard, preventing Korczynski from standing up.
Korczynski trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom.
Cutting wants to stand but Korczynski is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korczynski tries to free his leg and advance position but Cutting is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Cutting dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Korczynski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cutting throws a lazy body kick
and Korczynski counters with an outside leg kick.
Korczynski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cutting tries to avoid it but Korczynski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cutting to the ground. Cutting escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cutting throws a jab when Korczynski was well out of range.
Korczynski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cutting moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Korczynski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cutting smiles and moves away.
Bill Cutting is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cutting.
Cutting closes the distance and clinches.
Korczynski successfully pulls guard.
Cutting throws a big right hand that misses.
Korczynski wants to stand but Cutting is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cutting decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Korczynski, up you get!
Korczynski gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutting wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cutting manages to break the clinch.
Korczynski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cutting knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korczynski on the ground.
Cutting is trying to get back to his feet.
Korczynski wants to control but Cutting is keeping him busy.
Korczynski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cutting is not content to let Korczynski control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutting is trying to buck Korczynski off.
Cutting can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski is looking to take a break and control but Cutting is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cutting gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Korczynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cutting keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cutting is trying to stand up here but Korczynski is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski trying to control the action but Cutting is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lukasz Korczynski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Korczynski shoots for a double leg takedown but Cutting sprawls well. He's pushed Korczynski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bill Cutting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Korczynski.
Korczynski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cutting counters by moving into the clinch.
Korczynski trying to control the position but instead, Cutting has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korczynski into the cage.
Cutting breaks from the clinch.
Korczynski tries to clinch
and Cutting counters with a body kick that stops Korczynski in his tracks momentarily.
A punch combination from Cutting misses.
Korczynski fails with the takedown
and Cutting counters by moving into the clinch.
Korczynski keeps control of Cutting as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cutting has Korczynski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cutting pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Korczynski tumbling to the mat - Cutting dives into Korczynski's guard.
Cutting wanted to stand there but Korczynski had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cutting is controlling him.
Cutting gets to his feet. Korczynski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cutting tries to clinch
and Korczynski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cutting!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korczynski is landing with some decent strikes but Cutting is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cutting wants to control but Korczynski is having none of it.
Korczynski won't let Cutting get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lukasz Korczynski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Korczynski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Korczynski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Korczynski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korczynski shoots in but Cutting avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cutting is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Korczynski tries a head kick but it misses.
Cutting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cutting clinches.
Cutting's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cutting stuffs the takedown.
Korczynski moves into the clinch successfully.
Cutting breaks the clinch.
Cutting closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cutting wants to break the clinch but can't.
Korczynski tries to pull guard but Cutting won't allow it.
Bill Cutting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Korczynski.
Cutting wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Korczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cutting.
Korczynski wants a takedown but no success here.
Cutting breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczynski tries to clinch but Cutting is having none of it.
Cutting moves into the clinch successfully.
Cutting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cutting throws a sloppy head kick
and Korczynski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cutting won't be happy with that.
Korczynski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cutting!
Cutting is trying to stand up.
Korczynski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Korczynski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Korczynski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cutting has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Korczynski landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutting flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Korczynski tries to control but Cutting wriggling away.
Korczynski avoids the attempt from Cutting to control.
Cutting is looking to improve his position but Korczynski isn't that keen on the idea.
Korczynski working for a submission but Cutting is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Korczynski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Korczynski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cutting turns into him and now he's in Korczynski's guard.
Cutting wants to control from the top but Korczynski keeps moving.
Cutting will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cutting tries to free his leg and advance position but Korczynski is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cutting throws a strike but Korczynski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cutting tries to strike from the bottom.
Cutting trying to keep a closed guard but Korczynski is proving a slippery customer.
Korczynski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cutting wants to stand up but Korczynski is controlling him.
Korczynski pushing down on Cutting's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Korczynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korczynski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Korczynski!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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