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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Zawistowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Tiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiernan has chosen DESERT STORM by Tartanic as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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171 cm
23
154 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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180 cm
36
168 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Zawistowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Tiernan! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tiernan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zawistowski. Tiernan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Zawistowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiernan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zawistowski scrambles back to his feet. Zawistowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zawistowski. Zawistowski scores with a head kick. Tiernan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Zawistowski is looking to clinch. Zawistowski lands with a hook. Tiernan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Zawistowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tiernan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tiernan duly obliges. Zawistowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tiernan moves forwards but Zawistowski connects with a nice, crisp jab. 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! Tiernan clinches. Zawistowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiernan. A short uppercut from Tiernan. Tiernan avoiding damage.
Zawistowski blocks a body shot from Tiernan. Zawistowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zawistowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiernans head. Zawistowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tiernan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Patrick Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A low kick from Tiernan is predictable there and Tiernan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tiernan tried to score with a low kick but Zawistowski checks it. Zawistowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Tiernan tries to clinch there but Zawistowski circles away.
Tiernan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zawistowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiernan's head. Tiernan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zawistowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Tiernan tried to score with a low kick but Zawistowski checks it. Zawistowski blocks a leg kick. Tiernan darts in and clinches Zawistowski up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zawistowski looking to slow down the pace here. Zawistowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it. Zawistowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zawistowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zawistowski working aggressively here.
Zawistowski looking to stall.
Tiernan taking a breather. Tiernan has Zawistowski pressed against the cage, preventing Zawistowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tiernan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Zawistowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiernan. Zawistowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Tiernan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiernan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiernan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Zawistowski throws a head punch that misses. Tiernan scores with an uppercut up the middle. The referee calls for Tiernan to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zawistowski as Tiernan tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zawistowski scores with an uppercut up the middle. A right hand to the body from Tiernan.
A short right from Tiernan. Zawistowski tries to stall but Tiernan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zawistowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tiernan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tiernan blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiernan.
Tiernan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zawistowski backwards. Tiernan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Zawistowski throws a head punch that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A frustrated look appears on Zawistowski's face as he tries to break the clinch. Tiernan scores with a nice hook to the head. Zawistowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tiernan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Still in the clinch, Tiernan scores with a nice short uppercut. A body shot lands from Tiernan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiernan.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zawistowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiernan has a couple of punches blocked by Zawistowski.
Zawistowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Zawistowski on the inside. Tiernan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zawistowski's efforts to push away. Tiernan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tiernan tries to work over Zawistowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tiernan throws a punch but it's blocked by Zawistowski. Tiernan blocks an uppercut.
Tiernan prevents Zawistowski from breaking the clinch. Tiernan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tiernan connects with a high kick. Zawistowski misses with an uppercut. Tiernan saw that one coming. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zawistowski looks to land a right hand but Tiernan moved out of range. Tiernan wants to clinch. Tiernan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Tiernan will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zawistowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Tiernan tries to clinch there but Zawistowski circles away.
Zawistowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiernan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Zawistowski thumps Tiernan with a low kick. Zawistowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Patrick Tiernan has been cut. Zawistowski throws a head kick but Tiernan moves out of range.
Zawistowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiernan is rocked! Tiernan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zawistowski throws a body kick that misses. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Tiernan walks into a left hand. Tiernan is still on wobbly legs! Can Zawistowski finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tiernan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tiernan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tiernan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiernan closes the distance and pushes Zawistowski back into the cage. Zawistowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tiernan throws a solid leg kick but Zawistowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiernan. Tiernan seems to have recovered his senses. A low kick from Tiernan misses and Zawistowski counters with a right hand to the body. Tiernan tries to clinch up and Zawistowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zawistowski swinging wildly here.
Tiernan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zawistowski. Tiernan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A clash of legs there as Zawistowski blocks the low kick. Zawistowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zawistowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tiernan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zawistowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zawistowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Tiernan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tiernan jabs Zawistowski to the body, keeping him at a distance. Tiernan throws a body kick that misses. Zawistowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Tiernan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zawistowski on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tiernan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jan Zawistowski is winning the standup battle so far. A combination from Zawistowski does no damage. Tiernan misses with a double jab.
Zawistowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiernan counters with a three punch combo that has Zawistowski backing up. Zawistowski nods at Tiernan to acknowledge the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tiernan tries to close the distance and clinch but Zawistowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tiernan thumps Zawistowski with a low kick. Tiernan blocks a head kick by Zawistowski.
Zawistowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A low kick from Zawistowski is predictable there and Tiernan counters by moving into the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Tiernan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zawistowski. Zawistowski lands a shoulder strike. Zawistowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiernan has double underhooks. Zawistowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiernan blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiernan misses with a punch to the body.
Zawistowski breaks from the clinch.
Tiernan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiernan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tiernan throws a leg kick that misses. Tiernan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Zawistowski motions for Tiernan to come forward. Zawistowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Zawistowski misses with a double jab.
Tiernan rushes Zawistowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Zawistowski misses with a short punch on the inside. Tiernan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Zawistowski scores with a shoulder strike. A short left from Tiernan. Zawistowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Tiernan gets an underhook and turns Zawistowski into the cage. Tiernan working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiernan. Tiernan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tiernan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zawistowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Tiernan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Zawistowski takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses. Tiernan wants to clinch up but Zawistowski keeps it at a distance. A leg kick checked by Zawistowski. Zawistowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tiernan looks to land a body kick but Zawistowski moved away. Tiernan tries to clinch up but Zawistowski circles away and keeps his distance. Zawistowski is looking to land body kicks. Zawistowski tries to work over Tiernan's front leg with a kick but Tiernan checks it. A low kick from Zawistowski misses and Tiernan counters with a slapping leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zawistowski with a jab. Tiernan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Zawistowski blocks a head kick by Tiernan.
Tiernan drives through and clinches with Zawistowski against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Tiernan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Patrick Tiernan's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tiernan throws out a leg kick but Zawistowski moves out of range and Tiernan only half commits. Zawistowski throws a lazy right hand but Tiernan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tiernan tries to clinch up but Zawistowski circles away and keeps his distance. Tiernan checks a leg kick. Zawistowski takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses. Zawistowski avoids the head kick by Tiernan.
Tiernan scores with a head kick. Zawistowski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Zawistowski misses with a straight left. Tiernan misses the jab. Zawistowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tiernan. A decent looking body kick lands there for Tiernan. Tiernan gets tackled into the cage by Zawistowski. Zawistowski maintains the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Zawistowski.
Zawistowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiernan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zawistowski misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tiernan wants to clinch. Tiernan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zawistowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiernan is just out of range. Tiernan throws a leg kick that is checked and Zawistowski counters with a left and a right that stings Tiernan. Tiernan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Zawistowski punishes Tiernan's body with a nice straight punch. Zawistowski takes one on the button. Zawistowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiernan. A thudding body kick lands there by Tiernan!
Zawistowski keeps the fight on the outside. Tiernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zawistowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiernan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zawistowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Zawistowski throws a right hand that Tiernan ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiernan also avoids with ease. Zawistowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiernan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tiernan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tiernan tries to clinch there but Zawistowski circles away.
Zawistowski moves forwards but Tiernan connects with a nice, crisp jab. Tiernan tries to clinch up but Zawistowski circles away and keeps his distance. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A low kick from Tiernan misses and Zawistowski counters with a straight right hand. Tiernan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiernan throws out a leg kick but Zawistowski moves out of range and Tiernan only half commits. Tiernan wants to clinch up but Zawistowski keeps it at a distance. Zawistowski throws a looping overhand right but Tiernan ducks down to avoid it. Tiernan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jan Zawistowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zawistowski blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiernan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tiernan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zawistowski throws out the jab. Tiernan is looking to score with low kicks. Tiernan tries to clinch there but Zawistowski circles away.
Tiernan throws a leg kick which misses Zawistowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Zawistowski tries to avoid it. Zawistowski throws a wild body kick that Tiernan sees coming a mile off. Tiernan takes the fight into the clinch. Zawistowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiernan. Zawistowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zawistowski misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiernan. Zawistowski scores with a nice hook to the head. Patrick Tiernan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Zawistowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Patrick Tiernan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Tiernan doesn't manage to clinch there - Zawistowski circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zawistowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tiernan is looking to clinch but Zawistowski is avoiding it.
Tiernan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zawistowski throws an overhand right that lands on Tiernan's shoulder, as Tiernan tries to avoid the shot. Zawistowski fails in his attempt to clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tiernan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Tiernan tries to clinch but fails miserably and Zawistowski counters with a nice kick to the body. Zawistowski misses with a body kick. Zawistowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiernan. Tiernan takes one to the chin there. Tiernan drives through and clinches with Zawistowski against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A short body shot lands from Tiernan as the two fighters clinch.
Zawistowski gets through Tiernan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Zawistowski prevents a body shot from Tiernan. Tiernan lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Patrick Tiernan. Well Tiernan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Tiernan! Patrick Tiernan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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