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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kozajowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcin Kozajowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fabricio Werdum's chin.
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279 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcin Kozajowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabricio Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kozajowski as Werdum shoots in.
Kozajowski tests Werdum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Fabricio Werdum has been cut.
Kozajowski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Werdum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kozajowski won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Werdum looks up at the clock and then as Kozajowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Werdum smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Werdum is trying to get an arm triangle but Kozajowski is defending well.
Werdum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kozajowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Werdum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kozajowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Werdum throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum is trying to get an arm triangle but Kozajowski is defending well.
Werdum goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kozajowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Werdum but great work by Kozajowski.
Werdum 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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Werdum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozajowski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Werdum is trying to control Kozajowski's posture but Kozajowski avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Kozajowski crashes against the mat.
Werdum striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kozajowski tries to clinch up
and Werdum decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kozajowski's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kozajowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kozajowski has escaped and now he's on top!
Kozajowski trying to control but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Werdum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozajowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozajowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Werdum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kozajowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Werdum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kozajowski defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Werdum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Werdum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kozajowski wants to clinch but Werdum slips to the side
and Werdum decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kozajowski's guard.
Werdum gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kozajowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Werdum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kozajowski clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kozajowski.
Kozajowski stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kozajowski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcin Kozajowski.
Werdum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kozajowski tries to avoid it but Werdum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kozajowski to the ground. Kozajowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kozajowski wants to clinch
and Werdum counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kozajowski!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kozajowski is now in Werdum's guard. A big mistake from Werdum there, giving up the dominant position!
Kozajowski wants to stand and escape but instead Werdum has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Werdum trying to control but Kozajowski is working from the bottom.
Werdum throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum throws a big elbow that misses.
Werdum pushing down on Kozajowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kozajowski is staying active underneath Werdum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Werdum with the ground and pound but Kozajowski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Werdum prevents Kozajowski from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Werdum drops back looking for a leg! Kozajowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kozajowski manages to kick Werdum off! Werdum jumps back into Kozajowski's guard.
Werdum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kozajowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Werdum has Kozajowski in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozajowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozajowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Werdum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kozajowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Werdum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Werdum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Werdum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kozajowski moves in looking to clinch but Werdum pushes him off.
Werdum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozajowski.
Kozajowski tries to clinch but Werdum moves away
so Werdum counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Werdum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kozajowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kozajowski has escaped and now he's on top!
Werdum looking for a guillotine here but Kozajowski defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozajowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kozajowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kozajowski looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kozajowski throws a strike but Werdum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Werdum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kozajowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Werdum has Kozajowski in his guard.
Werdum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kozajowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozajowski wanted to stand there but Werdum had control of the position.
Werdum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kozajowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Werdum.
Marcin Kozajowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An elbow from Kozajowski crashes against the mat.
Fabricio Werdum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kozajowski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kozajowski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fabricio Werdum.
I've got Werdum 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabricio Werdum!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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