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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Wrzeszczycki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landon Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 cm
28
145 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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176 cm
26
149 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Wrzeszczycki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Landon Green! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Green misses with a looping right. Wrzeszczycki throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot. Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wrzeszczycki's waist but Wrzeszczycki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side. Green wants to clinch and Wrzeszczycki counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Green shoots in for a takedown but Wrzeszczycki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wrzeszczycki scores with a leg kick.
Wrzeszczycki throws a right and a left that both miss. Green slips a straight right by Wrzeszczycki.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wrzeszczycki throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Wrzeszczycki only half commits. Green looking to score a takedown here. Wrzeszczycki is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Wrzeszczycki's guard. Wrzeszczycki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wrzeszczycki tries to get out of the position. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Green passes into half guard. Green passes to full mount! Green wants to control the pace but Wrzeszczycki is squirming around nicely. Green unloads with some shots from mount but Wrzeszczycki bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Green thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Green is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wrzeszczycki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wrzeszczycki! Wrzeszczycki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wrzeszczycki defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wrzeszczycki defends well. Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wrzeszczycki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green is trying to control the position but Wrzeszczycki postures up. Wrzeszczycki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Green dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Green fails with the takedown. A jab from Wrzeszczycki misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wrzeszczycki throws an off balance right hand
and Wrzeszczycki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Green doesn't succeed with the takedown and Wrzeszczycki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Andrzej Wrzeszczycki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Green.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wrzeszczycki lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily. Wrzeszczycki throws a big shot that misses. Green tries for a takedown but Wrzeszczycki circles away easily and Wrzeszczycki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Wrzeszczycki stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet. Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Green on the wrong end of a nice jab. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Wrzeszczycki. Green has his takedown stuffed and Wrzeszczycki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Green's knee momentarily. Wrzeszczycki lands with a straight right. Green didn't see that one coming. Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wrzeszczycki but Wrzeszczycki pushes him off and we're back to square one. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Green moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wrzeszczycki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrzeszczycki misses with a straight right. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wrzeszczycki, right into the meat.
Wrzeszczycki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Green back to the cage. Wrzeszczycki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Wrzeszczycki stuffs the takedown. Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wrzeszczycki looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well. Wrzeszczycki scores with a kick to the midsection. Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wrzeszczycki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wrzeszczycki counters with a slapping leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wrzeszczycki connects with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wrzeszczycki tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wrzeszczycki to the ground. Wrzeszczycki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wrzeszczycki as he jumps to the side. Andrzej Wrzeszczycki is winning the standup battle so far. Wrzeszczycki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Green dives in and grabs Wrzeszczycki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wrzeszczycki pushes down on Green's head and hops out. Andrzej Wrzeszczycki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Green. Wrzeszczycki connects with a leg kick. Green looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wrzeszczycki thows a left - swing and a miss! Wrzeszczycki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a low kick, right behind Green 's knee. Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Wrzeszczycki sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Wrzeszczycki tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wrzeszczycki has managed to free his arm - good work. Green is trying to work for a kimura but Wrzeszczycki is defending well.
Green is looking for a kimura but Wrzeszczycki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green trying to control the action but Wrzeszczycki is working from the bottom. Wrzeszczycki keeping hold of Green's head, controlling as best he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wrzeszczycki is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold. Wrzeszczycki is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green stalling away here and it's allowed Wrzeszczycki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Green drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wrzeszczycki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wrzeszczycki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wrzeszczycki! Green tries to buck Wrzeszczycki off but Wrzeszczycki is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Landon Green. I think Green 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Andrzej Wrzeszczycki! Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Andrzej Wrzeszczycki! Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Andrzej Wrzeszczycki!
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki wins by unanimous decision! Andrzej Wrzeszczycki gave a mention to Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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