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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasia Trupicov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trupicov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, rocky. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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200 cm
19
287 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasia Trupicov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Zakrzewski! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zakrzewski with a lazy takedown attempt and Trupicov counters with a straight right hand. Trupicov with a body punch. A glancing blow. Zakrzewski looks gassed! 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! Trupicov misses with a low kick as Zakrzewski jumps back. Zakrzewski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trupicov. Zakrzewski moves out of range as Trupicov strikes. Trupicov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trupicov scoring well with a low kick there.
Zakrzewski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zakrzewski walks into a left hand.
It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut. Trupicov lands with a shot to the body. Trupicov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Trupicov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Zakrzewski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Trupicov has control of Zakrzewski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zakrzewski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Trupicov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zakrzewski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trupicov quickly recovers to half guard. Trupicov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Zakrzewski manages to mount him!
Trupicov tries to hold on but Zakrzewski pushes him away. Trupicov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Trupicov because Zakrzewski loaded up on that one. Trupicov is squirming around, avoiding Zakrzewski's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trupicov tries to reverse the position but Zakrzewski maintains control. Trupicov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Trupicov wants to stand back up but Zakrzewski manages to pass into side control.
Trupicov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Zakrzewski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Trupicov! Trupicov is desperately trying to improve his position but Zakrzewski has a good base and remains in mount. Trupicov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zakrzewski controlling from the full mount. Zakrzewski unloads with some shots from mount but Trupicov bucks and avoids them well.
Trupicov can't escape the position.
Zakrzewski lands a big shot there that rocks Trupicov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zakrzewski tries to control but Trupicov wriggling away. Zakrzewski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Trupicov taking shots to the head. Zakrzewski punching from mount but Trupicov doing a good job of avoiding damage. Zakrzewski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Trupicov is surviving well by controlling Zakrzewski's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zakrzewski controlling from mount. Zakrzewski prevents Trupicov from getting the reversal. Zakrzewski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zakrzewski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Trupicov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasia Trupicov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zakrzewski shoots in but Trupicov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Zakrzewski moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circling - Zakrzewski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jab from Trupicov. Zakrzewski stuffs the takedown. Zakrzewski tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Trupicov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Trupicov misses with a two punch combination.
Zakrzewski slips a jab and a cross from Trupicov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zakrzewski scores with a takedown into Trupicov's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zakrzewski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trupicov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zakrzewski has managed to get both his arms back between Trupicov's legs - danger averted. Zakrzewski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Trupicov is looking to stand back up but Zakrzewski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Trupicov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zakrzewski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Trupicov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Zakrzewski manages to move to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zakrzewski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zakrzewski trying to control but he's not successful this time. Zakrzewski content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zakrzewski raining down hammerfists from mount. Trupicov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski wants to control the pace but Trupicov is squirming around nicely. Krzysztof Zakrzewski has got the better of the ground game so far. Zakrzewski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Zakrzewski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Trupicov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trupicov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zakrzewski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Trupicov's face.
Trupicov tries to reverse the position but Zakrzewski maintains control. Zakrzewski wants to control the pace but Trupicov is squirming around nicely. Trupicov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Zakrzewski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zakrzewski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zakrzewski is cranking Trupicov's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Trupicov! He's tightened the choke and Trupicov is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
79% |
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