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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marian Krupnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kudiraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krupnik's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Dreadnoughts - Sleep is for the Weak. Kudiraz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Victor Niglio - Lost. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 cm
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173 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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178 cm
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168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marian Krupnik! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Kudiraz! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krupnik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nice sprawl there from Kudiraz as Krupnik shoots in. A right-left combo lands from Kudiraz. Kudiraz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krupnik as he jumps to the side. Kudiraz fails with a takedown attempt. Kudiraz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kudiraz. Marian Krupnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kudiraz. Kudiraz stuffs the takedown attempt from Krupnik. Krupnik gets slowly back to his feet. Krupnik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kudiraz quickly recovers to half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kudiraz wants to get back to full guard. Kudiraz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krupnik is working away from the top position though. Krupnik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kudiraz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krupnik. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kudiraz is defending against the submission attempts here by Krupnik.
Krupnik is looking for a kimura here.
Kudiraz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krupnik.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Krupnik controlling the pace. Krupnik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kudiraz sees it coming and defends easily. Krupnik tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kudiraz controls his leg. Krupnik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kudiraz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Krupnik is thwarting Kudiraz's attempts to control the position. Kudiraz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krupnik. Krupnik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kudiraz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Krupnik is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kudiraz is refusing to be controlled, as Krupnik sits in half guard. Krupnik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kudiraz's head. Kudiraz trying to control from the bottom.
Krupnik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krupnik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kudiraz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kudiraz looking for submissions off his back. Krupnik is keen to just control but Kudiraz is a slippery customer. Krupnik is working for a kimura but Kudiraz is defending it quite comfortably.
Krupnik trying to control the action but Kudiraz is working from the bottom. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Krupnik is looking for a kimura here.
Krupnik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Krupnik dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kudiraz fails with a takedown attempt. Krupnik is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kudiraz gets the takedown into side control. Krupnik tries to improve position but can't. Kudiraz trying to control the position but Krupnik is working away. Kudiraz working away. Krupnik takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Krupnik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kudiraz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kudiraz trying to control the position but Krupnik is working away. Marian Krupnik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kudiraz is trying to get an arm triangle but Krupnik is defending well. Krupnik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kudiraz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Krupnik is refusing to be controlled, as Kudiraz sits in half guard. Krupnik is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krupnik regains full guard. Nicely done. Krupnik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kudiraz defends it easily. Krupnik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kudiraz is one step ahead there. Kudiraz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Krupnik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kudiraz is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kudiraz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kudiraz stops Krupnik from standing up. Krupnik 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. Kudiraz trying to control the position from guard on top but Krupnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Krupnik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Krupnik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kudiraz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kudiraz controls from within his opponent's guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Krupnik controls Kudiraz momentarily but Kudiraz frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Krupnik punishes Kudiraz's body with a nice straight punch. Krupnik looks to throw the jab but Kudiraz is out of range. Marian Krupnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Krupnik darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nice sprawl there from Krupnik as Kudiraz shoots in. Krupnik clobbers Kudiraz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Krupnik keeps the fight on the outside. Krupnik fails to land the takedown. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kudiraz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krupnik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kudiraz somewhat. Marian Krupnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kudiraz. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kudiraz shoots in for a takedown but Krupnik shows good takedown defense. Krupnik misses with an uppercut
and Kudiraz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marian Krupnik will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kudiraz tries to close the distance and clinch but Krupnik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kudiraz throws a head kick that misses. A jab from Krupnik finds it's way through Kudiraz's defenses. Krupnik jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krupnik lands a lovely overhand right. Krupnik takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Krupnik looks to score with a jab to the body but Kudiraz is just out of range. Krupnik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Krupnik wants to sweep but no luck. Krupnik is working hard here to advance position. Krupnik wants to get back to his feet but Kudiraz passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krupnik actively working from the bottom here. Kudiraz works his foot free and advances to mount. Kudiraz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Krupnik manages to avoid the submission attempt. Kudiraz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Krupnik to his feet. Krupnik tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kudiraz keeps the fight on the outside. Krupnik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kudiraz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kudiraz shoots in for a double leg but Krupnik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kudiraz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Matt Kudiraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Krupnik shoots in for a takedown but Kudiraz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kudiraz fails with a takedown attempt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Krupnik jabs Kudiraz right on the nose. Kudiraz blinks but takes it well. Kudiraz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Krupnik fails to land the takedown. A jab lands there for Krupnik. Kudiraz tries to clinch but Krupnik is having none of it. Kudiraz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kudiraz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Marian Krupnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kudiraz. Krupnik moves into the clinch successfully.
Kudiraz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krupnik is defending well. Krupnik lands with a left to the head. A frustrated look appears on Krupnik's face as he tries to break the clinch. Krupnik slowing the pace effectively. Kudiraz is trying to drag Krupnik to the mat but Krupnik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Krupnik is trying to break free. Krupnik is trying to push Kudiraz away but Kudiraz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Krupnik lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kudiraz is trying to force a seperation but Krupnik has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krupnik can't break the clinch.
Krupnik leaning against his opponent.
Kudiraz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Krupnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krupnik fails with a takedown attempt. Krupnik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Krupnik shoots in and gets a takedown into Kudiraz's guard. 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! Krupnik throwing strikes from guard but Kudiraz blocks nicely. Matt Kudiraz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kudiraz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Krupnik trying to control but Kudiraz is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Marian Krupnik showed his dominance in that final round. Well Krupnik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Krupnik! Marian Krupnik looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Gimmie a bottle of vodka, fast!'.
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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
67% |
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