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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Jazwinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladyslaw Raginis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raginis has chosen Awolnation - Sail as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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207 cm
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280 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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182 cm
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265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piotr Jazwinski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladyslaw Raginis! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jazwinski avoids the body shot from Raginis.
Raginis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Raginis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. No joy there for Raginis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raginis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Raginis is keen to just control but Jazwinski is a slippery customer. Raginis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Jazwinski is looking for a sweep. Raginis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Raginis thows a huge punch but Jazwinski dodges it nicely.
Raginis wants to pass to mount but Jazwinski is defending the position. Raginis looks to land a strike but Jazwinski avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Raginis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Raginis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raginis's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Raginis with a flurry of punches that miss. Raginis throwing strikes from guard but Jazwinski blocks nicely. Raginis throws a big elbow that misses. Raginis won't allow Jazwinski to get back to his feet. Raginis is looking to work some ground and pound but Jazwinski has wrist control. Jazwinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jazwinski wants to stand but Raginis is controlling the position. Jazwinski has momentary wrist control but Raginis slips an elbow through the middle. Raginis wants to control from the top but Jazwinski keeps moving. Jazwinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Raginis looking to sit in guard and control but Jazwinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jazwinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raginis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jazwinski has managed to get both his arms back between Raginis's legs - danger averted. Raginis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jazwinski trying to control but Raginis is working from the bottom. This has been an exciting period of action! Jazwinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raginis is keeping the position for now. Raginis looking for a guillotine here but Jazwinski defends easily.
Raginis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jazwinski is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jazwinski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jazwinski trying to control but Raginis is working from the bottom. Jazwinski postures up.
Jazwinski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Raginis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Raginis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jazwinski down.
Raginis working the head and body with strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Raginis tries to score with some ground and pound. Jazwinski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Raginis throws an elbow but Jazwinski slips to the side and avoids it well. Raginis throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Raginis wants to control but Jazwinski is keeping him busy. Raginis working the head and body with strikes. Raginis cracks Jazwinski with a big right hand but Jazwinski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jazwinski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Raginis lands a few punches from side control. You can see the frustration on Jazwinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladyslaw Raginis dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raginis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Raginis wants to pass the guard but Jazwinski is keeping the position. Raginis scoring with some ground and pound. Raginis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jazwinski's head. Jazwinski is looking to stand back up but Raginis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jazwinski. Wladyslaw Raginis has got the better of the ground game so far. Raginis thows a huge punch but Jazwinski dodges it nicely.
Jazwinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raginis. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Raginis looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Raginis not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jazwinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Raginis working Jazwinski over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jazwinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Raginis being controlled here momentarily. Raginis lands a couple of decent looking shots. Raginis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jazwinski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Raginis! Jazwinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raginis is looking to escape. Raginis wants to control but Jazwinski is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jazwinski is landing with some decent strikes but Raginis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Wladyslaw Raginis has been cut. Raginis gets back to half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Jazwinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Raginis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Raginis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Raginis is trying to get back to full guard. Jazwinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raginis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Raginis wants to improve his position but Jazwinski is controlling well.
Raginis is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Raginis is not content to let Jazwinski control the position. Raginis wants to control but Jazwinski is keeping busy.
Raginis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Raginis looking to score a takedown here. Jazwinski is defending well but Raginis drives through and ends up in Jazwinski's guard. Jazwinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raginis is controlling him. Raginis wants to control from the top but Jazwinski keeps moving. Raginis lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Raginis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jazwinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Raginis looking to sit in guard and control but Jazwinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Jazwinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raginis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jazwinski has managed to get both his arms back between Raginis's legs - danger averted. Jazwinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Raginis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Raginis being controlled here, momentarily. 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! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jazwinski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Raginis for as long as he can get away with. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladyslaw Raginis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Wladyslaw Raginis'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.
Jazwinski shoots for a takedown but Raginis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jazwinski goes for a double leg but Raginis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raginis continues to drive forward. Raginis slows down the pace here.
Raginis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Raginis working the ground and pound. Raginis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Jazwinski is looking to reverse the position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Raginis throwing shots but missing, from side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Raginis in side control, throwing shots but Jazwinski defends. Raginis throws an elbow but Jazwinski slips to the side and avoids it well. Jazwinski prevents Raginis from moving into mount. The ground and pound from Raginis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Raginis working the body and head with strikes. Jazwinski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Raginis controls the position from side control. Jazwinski dodges the ground and pound from Raginis. Raginis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jazwinski is not content to let Raginis control the position. Jazwinski dodges the ground and pound from Raginis. Jazwinski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Raginis. Raginis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jazwinski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Raginis working the ground and pound. Jazwinski is looking for a sweep. Jazwinski striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Raginis trying to control the position but Jazwinski is working away. Raginis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jazwinski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Raginis in side control, throwing shots but Jazwinski defends. Jazwinski is trying to get back to half guard. Jazwinski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Raginis connects with a decent elbow. The ground and pound from Raginis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Raginis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jazwinski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Jazwinski tries to get to full guard but Raginis has control of the leg. Raginis working the head and body with strikes. Raginis lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Raginis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Jazwinski is not content to let Raginis control the position. Raginis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jazwinski's head. Jazwinski regains full guard. Nicely done. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Raginis tries to free his leg and advance position but Jazwinski is retaining full guard. Raginis stopping the sweep attempt from Jazwinski. Raginis trying to control but Jazwinski is working from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Raginis throws a big right hand that misses. Piotr Jazwinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Raginis trying to control but Jazwinski is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Wladyslaw Raginis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Raginis 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wladyslaw Raginis! A relieved looking Wladyslaw Raginis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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