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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Zappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Janowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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235 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Zappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Janowicz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janowicz has his takedown stuffed
and Zappa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Janowicz!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zappa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Janowicz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Janowicz wants to hold on but Zappa pushes him away.
Janowicz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zappa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janowicz defends well.
Zappa working a defensive guard here.
Janowicz wants to control from the top but Zappa keeps moving.
Janowicz wants to pass the guard but Zappa is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janowicz throws a strike but Zappa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zappa trying to control but Janowicz is working from the bottom.
Zappa throwing strikes from guard but Janowicz blocks nicely.
Janowicz keeping full guard, as Zappa tries to pass.
Zappa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zappa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Janowicz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Janowicz working for a triangle but Zappa defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janowicz is pulling down on Zappa's head. It's preventing any offense from Zappa, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Janowicz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zappa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Janowicz is keeping the position for now.
Janowicz keeping moving, preventing Zappa from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Janowicz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zappa counters with a straight right hand.
Janowicz shoots in looking for a takedown but Zappa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Janowicz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frank Zappa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Janowicz.
Zappa drives through with a takedown into Janowicz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janowicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zappa wants to pass the guard but Janowicz is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zappa pushing down on Janowicz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janowicz is holding on to half guard well.
Zappa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zappa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Janowicz sees it coming and defends easily.
Janowicz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Janowicz trying to hold on to Zappa's head to control him but Zappa postures up.
Zappa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Janowicz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zappa.
Janowicz trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janowicz is defending against the submission attempts here by Zappa.
Zappa tries to pass to full mount but Janowicz defends it.
Janowicz tries to roll over but Zappa keeps him under control.
Janowicz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zappa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zappa wants to take a breather but Janowicz is having none of it.
Janowicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zappa is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Zappa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Janowicz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zappa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zappa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Janowicz's guard.
Zappa trying to control but Janowicz is working from the bottom.
Janowicz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Janowicz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Frank Zappa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zappa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Janowicz prevents Zappa from improving position.
Zappa is working hard here to advance position.
Janowicz is looking to regain half guard here but Zappa keeps moving and retains side control.
Janowicz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zappa's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappa is looking for a kimura here.
Zappa prevents Janowicz from improving his position.
Zappa trying to mount his opponent but Janowicz defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zappa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Janowicz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Janowicz working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zappa trying to control but Janowicz is working from the bottom.
Zappa 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.
Janowicz keeping moving, preventing Zappa from controlling successfully.
Zappa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Janowicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Zappa.
Zappa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zappa is thwarting Janowicz's attempts to control the position.
Zappa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janowicz trying to hold on to Zappa's head to control him but Zappa postures up.
Janowicz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zappa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zappa's back!
Well, with Janowicz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Zappa is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Janowicz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Zappa is trying to get back to his feet but Janowicz has full control of the position and if anything, Zappa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Janowicz throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Zappa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Janowicz.
Zappa wants to control his opponent's hands but Janowicz gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Janowicz working for a choke but Zappa is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janowicz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Janowicz not allowing Zappa to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Janowicz throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jan Janowicz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zappa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zappa is trying to control the action in half guard but Janowicz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zappa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Janowicz sees it coming and defends easily.
Janowicz trying to hold on to Zappa's head to control him but Zappa postures up.
Janowicz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Janowicz won't allow Zappa to pass to mount.
Janowicz is looking to improve his position.
Zappa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Janowicz is pressing down on Zappa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janowicz keeping moving, preventing Zappa from controlling successfully.
Zappa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zappa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Janowicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Janowicz controls Zappa momentarily but Zappa frees himself.
Zappa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Janowicz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Janowicz has escaped and now he's on top!
Zappa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Janowicz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Janowicz forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janowicz wants to control but Zappa is keeping him busy.
Zappa is defending against the submission attempts here by Janowicz.
Zappa actively working from the bottom here.
Janowicz seems to be looking for submissions.
Janowicz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Zappa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jan Janowicz!
After winning the bout, Jan Janowicz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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