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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Januszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegane comes to the cage accompanied by Goodbye. Bartosz Januszewski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sandor Clegane's chin.
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206 cm
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265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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197 cm
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275 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor Clegane! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartosz Januszewski! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Januszewski is looking to clinch. Januszewski wants to clinch. Clegane is looking to clinch. Januszewski tries to clinch but Clegane is having none of it. Clegane keeps the fight on the outside. Clegane slaps away a takedown attempt from Januszewski, before circling back to the center of the mat. Januszewski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clegane paws at him with a jab and circles away. Januszewski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clegane moves into the clinch. Januszewski goes for a takedown attempt but Clegane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clegane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Januszewski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Januszewski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sandor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartosz Januszewski. Clegane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Januszewski paws at him with a jab and circles away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Januszewski. Clegane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Januszewski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Clegane clinches with his opponent.
Januszewski goes for a takedown attempt but Clegane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clegane wants to clinch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Clegane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Januszewski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Januszewski tries to clinch there but Clegane circles away.
Bartosz Januszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clegane wants to clinch up but Januszewski keeps it at a distance. Januszewski keeps the fight on the outside. Januszewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Januszewski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clegane is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Januszewski wants to clinch up but Clegane keeps it at a distance. Clegane is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Januszewski thuds his right hand into Clegane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Januszewski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clegane tries to clinch up but Januszewski circles away and keeps his distance. Clegane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Januszewski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Januszewski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Clegane is trying to drag Januszewski to the mat but Januszewski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Januszewski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Januszewski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Januszewski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clegane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Januszewski misses with a takedown attempt - Clegane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Clegane tries to clinch but Januszewski moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice takedown defense from Clegane. No joy for Januszewski on that attempt. Januszewski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clegane paws at him with a jab and circles away. Clegane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Januszewski swats him away and circles back towards the center. Januszewski wants to clinch up but Clegane keeps it at a distance. Januszewski keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Januszewski instigates a clinch. Clegane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Januszewski is defending well. Clegane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Clegane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Januszewski.
Clegane is defending well against a takedown attempt. Januszewski prevents a body shot from Clegane. Clegane working some nice short punches in the clinch. Januszewski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clegane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clegane tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Januszewski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Clegane is working for takedown but Januszewski is calmly controlling the position for now. Januszewski wants to take the fight to the mat but Clegane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Januszewski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Januszewski looks gassed! Clegane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clegane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Januszewski, pushing him back against the cage. Clegane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Clegane tries to clinch but Januszewski moves out of range. Clegane is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Clegane doesn't manage to clinch there - Januszewski circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Januszewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Januszewski tries to clinch up but Clegane circles away and keeps his distance. Clegane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Januszewski moves into the clinch. Clegane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Januszewski pulls him back up using the underhooks. Januszewski wants a takedown.
Januszewski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Clegane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Januszewski to the mat. Januszewski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Clegane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Clegane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Clegane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Clegane trying to control but Januszewski is working from the bottom. Clegane is pushing down on Januszewski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Januszewski is fighting to maintain full guard but Clegane has managed to sneak the leg through. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Clegane dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Januszewski tries to clinch up but Clegane circles away and keeps his distance. Clegane tries to clinch but Januszewski moves out of range. Clegane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Januszewski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Clegane tries to clinch but Januszewski moves out of range. Januszewski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clegane but Clegane pushes him off and we're back to square one. Clegane doesn't manage to clinch there - Januszewski circles away.
Clegane tries to clinch but Januszewski moves out of range. Januszewski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clegane is fending him off so far but Januszewski persists. Nope, Clegane circles away and we're back to standing. Januszewski shoots in but Clegane avoids the takedown attempt easily. Sandor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartosz Januszewski. Clegane tries to clinch and Januszewski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Januszewski misses with the combination.
Januszewski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Clegane has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Clegane is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Januszewski fails in his attempt to clinch. Januszewski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clegane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Januszewski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clegane wants to clinch up but Januszewski keeps it at a distance. Clegane gets a clinch. Clegane is defending well against a takedown attempt. A short right hand to the side of the head by Clegane. Januszewski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clegane is defending well. Januszewski is breathing heavily. Clegane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Clegane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Januszewski regains guard.
Clegane looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Clegane works over Januszewski with some ground and pound from guard. Januszewski wants to get back to his feet but Clegane is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Januszewski keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully. Clegane throwing strikes but missing. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Clegane stands up over Januszewski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clegane pushing down on Januszewski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Clegane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Januszewski's head. Clegane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Clegane is landing with some decent strikes but Januszewski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Januszewski taking shots to the head. Januszewski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Januszewski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clegane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Januszewski is bucking up trying to escape but Clegane cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Clegane scoring with strikes but Januszewski is staying in there. Clegane raining down hammerfists from mount. Sandor Clegane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Clegane looking for a guillotine from mount but Januszewski is having none of it. Clegane unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clegane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Januszewski?
Januszewski tries to hold on but Clegane pushes him away. Clegane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Januszewski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Januszewski is bucking up trying to escape but Clegane cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Clegane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Januszewski working to try and regain half guard.
Clegane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clegane trying to control but Januszewski is having none of it. Clegane landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Januszewski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Clegane lands a big shot there that rocks Januszewski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Januszewski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Clegane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Januszewski looks a forlorn figure.
Clegane unloading with bombs! Clegane tries to control but Januszewski wriggling away. Clegane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Clegane is working for a guillotine from mount but Januszewski frees his head quite easily.
Clegane trying to control but he's not successful this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Clegane dominated that second round. That's time! Clegane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clegane is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Clegane tries to clinch but Januszewski moves out of range. Januszewski keeps the fight on the outside. Januszewski keeps the fight on the outside. Januszewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clegane has managed to clinch.
Clegane is trying to trip Januszewski. He has hold of a leg but Januszewski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Clegane persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Clegane pushes down on Januszewski's leg and manages to get into half guard. Januszewski pushes Clegane off looking to stand but Clegane dives back in and keeps control.
Clegane postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Januszewski to stand up. Clegane wants to clinch. Januszewski tries to clinch up but Clegane circles away and keeps his distance. Clegane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Januszewski can do to turn this around? Both fighters are breathing heavily. Januszewski scores with a decent looking hook. Sandor Clegane is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Januszewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Januszewski tries to close the distance and clinch but Clegane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Januszewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Clegane circles away.
Clegane closes the distance but Januszewski moves to the side and Januszewski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Januszewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Januszewski tries to clinch but Clegane moves out of range. Clegane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Clegane moves in looking to clinch but Januszewski pushes him off. Januszewski fails in his attempt to clinch. Januszewski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Januszewski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Januszewski keeps the fight on the outside. Januszewski gets tackled into the cage by Clegane. Clegane maintains the clinch. Clegane breaks the clinch.
Clegane wants to clinch up but Januszewski keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clegane doesn't manage to clinch there - Januszewski circles away.
Januszewski fails with the takedown. Clegane wants to clinch up but Januszewski keeps it at a distance. Clegane tries to clinch up. Clegane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Clegane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Januszewski after a bit of a struggle. Clegane is trying to drag Januszewski to the mat but Januszewski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Sandor Clegane has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Januszewski is trying to drag Clegane to the mat but Clegane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Sandor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartosz Januszewski. Clegane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Januszewski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Clegane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Januszewski's efforts to push away. Januszewski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clegane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Clegane is working for takedown but Januszewski is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clegane tries for a takedown but Januszewski manages to get underhooks.
Januszewski wants to take the fight to the mat but Clegane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Clegane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Januszewski.
Clegane wants a takedown but no success here.
Januszewski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clegane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Januszewski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Clegane lands an elbow that stopped Januszewski in his tracks for a moment. Clegane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Januszewski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clegane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Januszewski.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clegane looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Clegane has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clegane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Januszewski regains guard immediately. Clegane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Clegane trying to control the position from guard on top but Januszewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Clegane throwing strikes but missing. Bartosz Januszewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! This has been an exciting period of action! Clegane trying to control but Januszewski is working from the bottom. Sandor Clegane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Januszewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Clegane trying to control but Januszewski is working from the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Sandor Clegane wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Januszewski shoots in looking for a takedown but Clegane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Januszewski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight! Sandor Clegane showed his dominance in that final round. Well Clegane 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandor Clegane! Sandor Clegane took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ultimate Fighting Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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