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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Wojarski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garnett comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 cm
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233 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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194 cm
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248 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelvin Garnett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Wojarski! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wojarski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garnett. Garnett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wojarski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Wojarski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Garnett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wojarski will feel that in the morning. Wojarski motions for Garnett to come forward. Wojarski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wojarski shoots in for a double leg but Garnett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Garnett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wojarski thuds his right hand into Garnett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A slow jab from Wojarski misses its intended target. Garnett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wojarski. Garnett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wojarski. Garnett misses the shot to the body. Garnett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wojarski under the eye. Wojarski looks to land a combination but Garnett avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wojarski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wojarski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garnett as he avoids it easily. Garnett throws a lazy right hand but Wojarski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Garnett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wojarski. Wojarski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Garnett misses with a wild body shot. Wojarski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Garnett connects with an inside leg kick. Wojarski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garnetts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Garnett looks to land a combination but Wojarski avoids it well. The crowd cheers as Wojarski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garnett doesn't seem phased though. Garnett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Garnett connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garnett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wojarski's head. Garnett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garnett there as he acknowledges the shot. A big right from Wojarski misses. Garnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wojarski scores with a nice head shot. Garnett throws a head kick but Wojarski moves out of range.
Wojarski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garnett manages to avoid it. Garnett misses the shot to the body. Wojarski works over Garnett's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Kelvin Garnett has been cut. Garnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Michal Wojarski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wojarski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wojarski clinches up against the cage. Wojarski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wojarski is looking to break free of the clinch but Garnett has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wojarski throws a punch but it's blocked by Garnett. Garnett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wojarski is trying to drag Garnett to the mat but Garnett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kelvin Garnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Wojarski. Garnett is looking to break free of the clinch but Wojarski has double underhooks. Wojarski keeps control of Garnett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Garnett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Garnett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Garnett misses with a body kick. Garnett tests Wojarski's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wojarski wants to clinch. A chopping leg kick lands by Garnett.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garnett checks a leg kick. Wojarski throws a combination that misses and Garnett counters with a right hand to the body. Garnett misses with a low kick.
Garnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Garnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wojarski lands a really nice looking cross but Garnett seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garnett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wojarski throws a series of punches but Garnett moves out of range. Garnett stuffs the takedown attempt from Wojarski. Wojarski gets slowly back to his feet. Garnett throws a push kick but Wojarski slaps the foot to one side. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Garnett tries a head kick but it misses.
Wojarski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kelvin Garnett will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kelvin Garnett's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wojarski has a takedown stuffed. Garnett throws a front kick that sends Wojarski stumbling back into the cage. A looping hook to the body misses from Wojarski. Garnett does a little dance to reset his feet. Wojarski wants to slow Garnett down by chopping away at his legs. Garnett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wojarski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garnett quickly recovers to half guard. Garnett trying to hold on to Wojarski's head to control him but Wojarski postures up.
Wojarski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garnett wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wojarski is looking to advance position but Garnett won't allow it. Wojarski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garnett defending well though. Wojarski throws a strike but Garnett avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Wojarski trying to control but Garnett is working from the bottom. Wojarski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wojarski postures up in Garnett's guard and throws a big left but Garnett blocks it. Wojarski controlling from the top position. Wojarski passes into half guard. Wojarski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garnett's head. Wojarski is keen to just control but Garnett is a slippery customer. Wojarski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Garnett is staying active underneath Wojarski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wojarski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Wojarski wants to pass the guard but Garnett is defending well. Garnett is looking to control Wojarski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garnett avoid being mounted? Garnett pushes Wojarski off looking to stand but Wojarski dives back in and keeps control.
Wojarski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garnett has managed to free his arm - good work. Wojarski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wojarski with the ground and pound but Garnett uses the opportunity to regain guard. Wojarski throws a strike but Garnett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Garnett is fighting to break Wojarski's control of his arms but Wojarski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Garnett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wojarski's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wojarski wants to sweep here but Garnett controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Wojarski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Kelvin Garnett's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wojarski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Wojarski slips a jab from Garnett. Some bone on bone action there as Wojarski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wojarski doesn't manage to clinch there - Garnett circles away.
Garnett misses with an uppercut. Wojarski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garnett moves away. Garnett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wojarski.
Garnett throws a hook to the side of Wojarski's head but Wojarski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Garnett scores with a hook to the body. Wojarski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wojarski throws a shot from downtown. Garnett moves away and avoids it. Garnett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wojarski scores with a kick to the midsection. Wojarski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Garnett ducks under a wild hook from Wojarski. Wojarski drives through and clinches with Garnett against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wojarski's face as he tries to break the clinch. A right hand to the body from Wojarski.
Garnett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Garnett misses. Wojarski lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Garnett. A slow jab from Wojarski misses its intended target. Kelvin Garnett is winning the standup battle so far. Garnett avoids the body shot from Wojarski.
Garnett throws a jab when Wojarski was well out of range. Wojarski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garnett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wojarski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garnett is keeping the position for now. Garnett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wojarski is controlling him. Wojarski pushing down on Garnett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Wojarski is looking to advance position but Garnett won't allow it. Wojarski passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wojarski punching from mount but Garnett doing a good job of avoiding damage. Garnett is squirming around, avoiding Wojarski's attempts to control the action. Garnett avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wojarski.
Wojarski looking to control but Garnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Garnett wants to control but Wojarski is having none of it. Wojarski looking to control but Garnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Garnett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wojarski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Wojarski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wojarski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Wojarski trying to control but Garnett is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Michal Wojarski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Wojarski 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Wojarski! Jumping up and down and very excited, Michal Wojarski waved his t-shirt featuring Crippler's Corner's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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