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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Wolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahlua Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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168 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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158 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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TWGC Champion
Lethal high kicks
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Wolkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kahlua Zordick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolkowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Zordick.
Zordick throws a looping overhand right but Wolkowski ducks down to avoid it.
Wolkowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolkowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wolkowski slips a straight right by Zordick.
Zordick closes the distance and clinches up with Wolkowski, looking for a takedown. Zordick pushes Wolkowski against the cage but Wolkowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zordick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zordick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wolkowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A clash of legs there as Wolkowski blocks the low kick.
Wolkowski throws an overhand right that lands on Zordick's shoulder, as Zordick tries to avoid the shot.
Wolkowski slips a straight right by Zordick.
Wolkowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolkowski takes a swing at Zordick's ribcage but misses.
Zordick tries to score with a low kick but Wolkowski moves his leg out of the way.
Zordick avoids the body shot from Wolkowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski lands a two punch combo.
Zordick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Wolkowski. Those never looked like landing.
A solid body kick from Zordick.
Zordick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski moves away from the strike by Zordick.
Wolkowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zordick closes the distance and clinches.
Zordick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wolkowski uses from the top position.
Zordick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wolkowski postures up in Zordick's guard and throws a big left but Zordick blocks it.
Wolkowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolkowski preventing the sweep.
Zordick trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zordick 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.
Zordick is trying to keep Wolkowski in close.
Wolkowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zordick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolkowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Zordick is retaining full guard.
Zordick is trying to control the position but Wolkowski postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kahlua Zordick was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sloppy strikes from Wolkowski. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Wolkowski.
Wolkowski takes one on the button.
Wolkowski scores with a nice head shot.
Zordick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zordick throws a head kick but Wolkowski moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zordick.
Zordick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wolkowski working hard to break the clinch.
Wolkowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wolkowski is trying to break the clinch but Zordick has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zordick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolkowski tries to pull guard but Zordick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Zordick.
Wolkowski tries to pull guard but Zordick holds him up against the cage and eventually Wolkowski drops back down to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolkowski is trying to force a seperation but Zordick has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kahlua Zordick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Wolkowski as Zordick shoots in.
Nice uppercut there from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski misses with a looping left.
Wolkowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zordick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolkowski looks for a takedown but Zordick sprawls well.
Wolkowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zordick.
Wolkowski checks a leg kick.
Zordick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zordick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zordick scores with a takedown into Wolkowski's guard.
Zordick works over Wolkowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Wolkowski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolkowski is trying to keep Zordick in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zordick won't allow Wolkowski to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zordick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wolkowski keeping full guard, as Zordick tries to pass.
Zordick trying to control but Wolkowski is working from the bottom.
Wolkowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zordick pushes down on Wolkowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wolkowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zordick is working away from the top position though.
Wolkowski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zordick connects with a nice short shot to Wolkowski's temple.
Wolkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zordick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick trying to pass the guard but Wolkowski defending well.
Wolkowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zordick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zordick's back!
Wolkowski connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Zordick to escape the position.
Zordick trying to control the action but Wolkowski just sinks the hooks in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zordick looking to control the position.
Wolkowski punches the canvas rather than the man.
Wolkowski 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.
Zordick can't escape the position.
Wolkowski looking for the choke but no joy.
Wolkowski scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Wolkowski not allowing Zordick to control his hands.
Zordick is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zordick has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Zordick wants to control his opponent's hands but Wolkowski gets his hands free.
Wolkowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wolkowski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zordick doesn't escape.
Zordick wants to control his opponent's hands but Wolkowski gets his hands free.
Wolkowski throwing sloppy strikes.
Wolkowski throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Zordick!
Zordick tries to escape the position.
Wolkowski is not going to allow Zordick to sit and survive in this position.
Wolkowski scores with punches to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolkowski scores with punches from the back.
Zordick trying to control the action but Wolkowski just sinks the hooks in.
Zordick tries to roll but Wolkowski sticks to his back.
Wolkowski is landing with strikes. Zordick can't take much more of this.
Wolkowski is hanging on to Zordick's back as he tries to escape.
Wolkowski lands a shot to the head.
Zordick covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Zordick wants to control his opponent's hands but Wolkowski gets his hands free.
Wolkowski connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Zordick to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolkowski scores with punches from the back.
Zordick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zordick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Damian Wolkowski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zordick connects with a crisp jab.
Wolkowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Zordick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolkowski trying to control but Zordick is working from the bottom.
Wolkowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wolkowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Damian Wolkowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zordick keeping moving, preventing Wolkowski from controlling successfully.
Wolkowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Zordick has wrist control.
Zordick trying to keep a closed guard but Wolkowski is proving a slippery customer.
Zordick manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zordick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zordick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wolkowski is working to get back to half guard.
Wolkowski tries to lock up and control but Zordick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zordick controlling from mount.
Wolkowski wants to hold on but Zordick pushes him away.
Zordick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolkowski is looking to escape.
Zordick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick avoids the attempt from Wolkowski to control.
Zordick in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wolkowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Zordick has a good base and remains in mount.
Wolkowski tries to hold on but Zordick pushes him away.
Zordick looking to finish Wolkowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wolkowski!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zordick is landing with some decent strikes but Wolkowski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wolkowski tries to hold on but Zordick postures up.
Wolkowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wolkowski cracks Zordick with a solid left hand.
Wolkowski postures up.
Zordick can't keep his opponent in guard - Wolkowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wolkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zordick taking some punishment here, with Wolkowski in his half guard.
Zordick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolkowski.
Zordick trying to control but Wolkowski postures up.
Zordick keeping control of the position.
Zordick has hold of Wolkowski's hands but Wolkowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zordick is looking to control Wolkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zordick avoid being mounted?
Zordick gets full guard.
Wolkowski is in close to Zordick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zordick is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wolkowski frees his head nicely. Oh but Zordick has switched to an armbar! Wolkowski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kahlua Zordick!
Post fight, an emotional Kahlua Zordick said 'Nothing. After I lost from a superior grappler, I go back to the basics. I reviewed my early fights and applied something into this fight. That is all. Thank you everyone!'.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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