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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grand Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Wojciechowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed comes into the arena with Mad Sin / Rusty Nails blaring out of the sound system. Wojciechowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Carl Orff - Carmina Burana kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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210 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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192 cm
24
262 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grand Speed! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krzysztof Wojciechowski! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wojciechowski doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Speed to counter with a crisp jab. Wojciechowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Speed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wojciechowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wojciechowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Speed leaves Wojciechowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Grand Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Wojciechowski. Speed misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wojciechowski with a lazy takedown attempt and Wojciechowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Speed thows a body shot but no joy. Wojciechowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Speed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Speed tries to get out of the position. Wojciechowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wojciechowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Wojciechowski 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wojciechowski postures up in Speed's guard and throws a big left but Speed blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wojciechowski postures up in Speed's guard and throws a big left but Speed blocks it. Wojciechowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wojciechowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Speed wants to control the position but Wojciechowski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Wojciechowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Speed has managed to free his arm - good work. Speed is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Wojciechowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wojciechowski works his way into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Wojciechowski dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wojciechowski with a poor takedown and Speed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wojciechowski. Wojciechowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Grand Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Wojciechowski. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Speed lands a jab. Wojciechowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Speed swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wojciechowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Grand Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wojciechowski misses with a takedown and Speed counters with a straight right hand. Speed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Wojciechowski fails with the takedown and Speed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. No luck with that takedown attempt from Wojciechowski. Wojciechowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wojciechowski shoots in for a takedown but Speed shows good takedown defense. Wojciechowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Speed counters with a right hand to the body. Wojciechowski with a poor takedown and Speed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Wojciechowski takes a shot to the head. Wojciechowski can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wojciechowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Speed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wojciechowski is breathing heavily. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Speed. Speed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wojciechowski backwards. Speed prevents the takedown attempt.
Wojciechowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Speed fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. A telegraphed right hand from Speed misses the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grand Speed dominated that second round. That's time! Speed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Speed misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Speed finds it's way through Wojciechowski's defenses. Speed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wojciechowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Speed moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wojciechowski pulls guard. Speed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wojciechowski on the ground. Speed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wojciechowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Speed postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Speed wants to stand but Wojciechowski is controlling his posture from full guard. Wojciechowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wojciechowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Speed manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wojciechowski wants to control from the top but Speed keeps moving. Wojciechowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speed swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wojciechowski passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Wojciechowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Speed is looking for a sweep. Wojciechowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wojciechowski is trying to control. Speed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Krzysztof Wojciechowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Wojciechowski 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Wojciechowski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
18% |
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