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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Curt Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radek Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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183 cm
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190 lbs
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182 cm
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curt Warren! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radek Jankowski! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Warren looks for a takedown but Jankowski sprawls well. Warren shoots in and drives through. Jankowski sprawls well. Warren moves into range and clinches up with Jankowski. Jankowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Warren prevents it.
Warren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him. Warren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jankowski pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jankowski has picked Warren up - he's going for a ride! Jankowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Warren taking some punishment here, with Jankowski in his half guard. Warren looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jankowski is pressing down on Warren's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warren is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Warren wants to control but Jankowski is keeping busy.
Jankowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. Warren tries to roll over but Jankowski keeps him under control. Jankowski stalling. Jankowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Warren is staying active underneath Jankowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Radek Jankowski. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jankowski. Warren tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warren. Jankowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Warren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jankowski is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jankowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Warren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Warren is breathing heavily. Jankowski is thwarting Warren's attempts to control the position. Jankowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warren defending well though. Warren is trying to maintain the position but Jankowski is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Warren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jankowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Jankowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jankowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. It looks like Jankowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Jankowski working the head and body with strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Warren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radek Jankowski dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Warren stuffs the takedown. Jankowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Warren to the mat! Warren manages to get full guard. Jankowski's corner is telling him to maintain position. Jankowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Warren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jankowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jankowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Jankowski throws a big right hand that misses. Jankowski wants to pass the guard but Warren is keeping the position. Jankowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jankowski connects with a couple of short punches. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Warren keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully. Jankowski scoring with some ground and pound. Warren pushes Jankowski off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jankowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warren as he jumps to the side. Curt Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jankowski fails to land the takedown. Curt Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radek Jankowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Warren tries for a takedown but Jankowski circles away easily and Jankowski counters with a shoot takedown. Warren fights it but they end up in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jankowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warren is keeping the position for now. Jankowski wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jankowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jankowski wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving. Jankowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jankowski postures up in Warren's guard and throws a big left but Warren blocks it. Warren keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Jankowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Warren is retaining full guard. Warren has momentary wrist control but Jankowski slips an elbow through the middle. Jankowski scoring with punches to the head and body. Jankowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jankowski trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom. Jankowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Radek Jankowski has got the better of the ground game so far. Warren trying to keep a closed guard but Jankowski is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jankowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jankowski with a nice head shot there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jankowski cracks Warren with a solid left hand. Jankowski pushing down on Warren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Still in half guard, Jankowski seems content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radek Jankowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jankowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Warren is trying to defend but Jankowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Warren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Warren is trying to get back to full guard. Jankowski content to control rather than advance. Warren wants to control but Jankowski is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Warren is refusing to be controlled, as Jankowski sits in half guard. Warren is trying to stand back up but Jankowski is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Radek Jankowski was stalling too much, according to the referee. Warren fails with a takedown attempt. Warren gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Jankowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Warren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jankowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jankowski content to stall in guard here. Jankowski trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom. Jankowski's corner is telling him to maintain position. Jankowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jankowski postures up in Warren's guard and throws a big left but Warren blocks it. Jankowski lands a couple of elbows. Warren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Warren keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully. Jankowski cracks Warren with a solid left hand. Jankowski lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jankowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Jankowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jankowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Jankowski wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jankowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jankowski trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Jankowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Radek Jankowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jankowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radek Jankowski!
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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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