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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otakar Janecky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janecky has chosen Strauss - Radetzky March as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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172 cm
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157 lbs
24 - 15 - 1 |
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177 cm
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164 lbs
16 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Donato Russo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Otakar Janecky! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Janecky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Janecky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Russo is trying to defend but Janecky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Janecky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Janecky is working for an americana but Russo has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Janecky was thinking about the submission. Russo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Janecky being controlled here momentarily. Janecky looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Janecky throws a big right hand that misses. Janecky throws a big elbow that misses. Russo is trying to keep Janecky in close.
Janecky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Janecky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Janecky throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Janecky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Janecky throwing strikes from guard but Russo blocks nicely. Russo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Russo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Janecky trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom. Russo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janecky is one step ahead there. Janecky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Russo controlling Janecky's posture. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Janecky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Russo managing to control the position. Russo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Janecky is looking to work some ground and pound but Russo has wrist control. Janecky won't allow Russo to sweep him here. Janecky wants to pass the guard but Russo is keeping the position. Russo looking to control.
Janecky pushes down on Russo's leg and manages to get into half guard. Janecky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Russo is refusing to be controlled, as Janecky sits in half guard. Janecky not landing any meaningful shots this time. Russo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Russo is pressing down on Janecky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Janecky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Janecky trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom. Janecky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Janecky scoring with punches to the head and body. Russo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Janecky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otakar Janecky dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Janecky moves away from the strike by Russo. Janecky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russo was well out of range. Poor timing from Janecky. Janecky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Janecky scores with the left hand. Russo knows he should have avoided that one. Janecky misses the body punch and Russo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Otakar Janecky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Janecky throws a body punch but Russo moves out of range. Janecky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. No luck with that takedown attempt from Janecky. Russo scores with a spinning back kick! Russo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Janecky tries to sprawl but Russo drives through with a takedown into half guard. Otakar Janecky has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Russo thows a huge punch but Janecky dodges it nicely.
Janecky controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Ground and pound from Russo. Russo seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Janecky manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Russo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Russo trying to control but Janecky is working from the bottom. Russo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Janecky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Russo has managed to get both his arms back between Janecky's legs - danger averted. Janecky is trying to keep Russo in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Janecky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Russo defends well. Janecky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Russo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Janecky works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Russo throwing strikes but missing. Janecky throws his legs up looking for a submission but Russo uses it to pass to side control.
Russo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janecky keeps working. Janecky is trying to get back to half guard. Russo lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Janecky is trying to get back to half guard. Russo in side control lands a decent elbow. Janecky is working to avoid the ground and pound but Russo connects with a decent elbow. Janecky takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Russo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janecky keeps working. Russo working the ground and pound. Janecky manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Janecky is not content to let Russo control the position. Janecky tries to roll over but Russo keeps him under control. Janecky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Janecky wants to get back to full guard but Russo has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Russo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Janecky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Russo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Janecky's face.
Russo with a couple of short strikes. Janecky tries to reverse the position but Russo maintains control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A nice elbow there by Russo. Russo looking to control and managing it successfully. Russo trying to control but he's not successful this time. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Russo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Janecky?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donato Russo dominated that second round. That's time! Russo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Janecky throws a shot from downtown. Russo moves away and avoids it. Janecky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Russo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Janecky sprawls well. Janecky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russo gets slowly back to his feet. A swing and a miss from Russo. Janecky misses with a body shot.
Janecky throws a looping overhand right but Russo ducks down to avoid it. Russo shoots in for a double leg but Janecky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Janecky jabs Russo right on the nose. Russo blinks but takes it well. Janecky lands a nice hook to Russo's body. Russo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Russo scores a takedown into full mount! Janecky tries to lock up and control but Russo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. BOOM! Russo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Janecky gets back to half guard. Janecky wants to improve his position but Russo is controlling well.
Janecky actively working from the bottom here. Janecky looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Janecky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Russo trying to control from half guard but Janecky is working away. Russo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Russo seems to be looking for submissions.
Janecky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russo's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Janecky is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Russo. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Russo trying to control the action but Janecky just sinks the hooks in. Russo tries to escape but Janecky has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Janecky is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Russo is defending well though. Janecky let's go of the attempt for now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Janecky is trying to stick to Russo's back but Russo is turning into Janecky. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Janecky's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Russo. Russo postures up.
Janecky keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully. Janecky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Russo defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Russo looking to pass the guard. Janecky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Janecky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Russo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Russo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Russo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Janecky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Janecky looking for a guillotine here but Russo defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Janecky wants to sweep here but Russo controlling him for the moment. Janecky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russo wants to control from the top but Janecky keeps moving. Russo lands a couple of elbows. Russo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Janecky's head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Janecky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Janecky has an active guard here but Russo has managed to pass into half guard.
Janecky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Otakar Janecky. Well Janecky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Otakar Janecky! Our winner, Otakar Janecky, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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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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