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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesigan Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Jankowski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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214 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jan Jankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kesigan Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankowski shoots and misses
and Hendricks counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hendricks misses with the ground and pound.
Jankowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hendricks's best efforts.
Hendricks throwing shots but Jankowski is blocking nicely.
Jankowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hendricks scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks thows a huge punch but Jankowski dodges it nicely.
Hendricks drops an elbow to the side of Jankowski's head.
Hendricks throwing shots but Jankowski is blocking nicely.
Hendricks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jankowski defending well though.
Hendricks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jankowski wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hendricks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hendricks lands strikes from half guard.
Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jankowski is looking to control Hendricks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jankowski avoid being mounted?
Hendricks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hendricks is nestled in close to Jankowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Jankowski's hands, connecting with Jankowski's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski is trying to maintain the position but Hendricks is very close to passing his half guard.
Jankowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hendricks.
Hendricks with the ground and pound but Jankowski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jankowski looking to control.
Hendricks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jankowski working a defensive guard here.
Hendricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hendricks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hendricks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hendricks throwing strikes but missing.
Hendricks scoring with some ground and pound.
Hendricks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jankowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hendricks is one step ahead there.
Hendricks passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jankowski is refusing to be controlled, as Hendricks sits in half guard.
Jankowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hendricks throwing shots but Jankowski is blocking nicely.
Jankowski wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jankowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hendricks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nice strikes from Hendricks there.
Hendricks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jankowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hendricks working Jankowski over with strikes.
Jankowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hendricks.
Hendricks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a strike but Jankowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hendricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jankowski trying to control the position.
Hendricks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendricks distracts Jankowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hendricks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jankowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hendricks cracks Jankowski with a solid left hand.
Jankowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hendricks!
Jankowski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski wants to control the pace but Hendricks is squirming around nicely.
Jankowski throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hendricks is now in Jankowski's guard. A big mistake from Jankowski there, giving up the dominant position!
Jankowski looking to control.
Jankowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendricks throws a big elbow that misses.
Hendricks lands a couple of digs.
Hendricks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jankowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendricks postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kesigan Hendricks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hendricks shoots in and bounces Jankowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hendricks stands up over Jankowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jankowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendricks.
Hendricks postures up and lands a big shot to Jankowski's brow.
Jankowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hendricks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jankowski is trying to control the position but Hendricks postures up.
Jankowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendricks.
Hendricks throws a strike but Jankowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks has his feet on Jankowski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hendricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hendricks cracks Jankowski with a solid left hand.
Jankowski is trying to keep Hendricks in close.
Jankowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hendricks throws a big elbow that misses.
Hendricks lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jankowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendricks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendricks throws an elbow that misses. Jankowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hendricks's guard. Nice move by Jankowski!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jankowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jankowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jankowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Jankowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hendricks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hendricks has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jankowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Jankowski, not yet.
Hendricks postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendricks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendricks looking to pass the guard.
Jankowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hendricks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jankowski's head.
Hendricks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kesigan Hendricks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendricks scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendricks's guard.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hendricks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hendricks has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hendricks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hendricks lands a couple of elbows.
Hendricks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jankowski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jankowski controls Hendricks momentarily but Hendricks frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kesigan Hendricks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hendricks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Hendricks.
Kesigan Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankowski with a poor takedown
and Hendricks counters with a shoot takedown. Jankowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Hendricks is working Jankowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hendricks won't allow Jankowski to sweep him here.
Hendricks postures up in Jankowski's guard and throws a big left but Jankowski blocks it.
Hendricks throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hendricks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jankowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jankowski trying to mount his opponent but Hendricks defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jankowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hendricks circles away.
Jankowski shoots and misses
and Hendricks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jankowski's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Jankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jankowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jankowski trying to keep a closed guard but Hendricks is proving a slippery customer.
Hendricks landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jankowski looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski keeping full guard, as Hendricks tries to pass.
Hendricks is looking to work some ground and pound but Jankowski has wrist control.
Hendricks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendricks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jankowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jankowski looking to control but Hendricks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hendricks is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski wants to control the pace but Hendricks is squirming around nicely.
Jankowski looking to ground and pound but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound.
Jankowski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hendricks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jankowski has isolated one of Hendricks's arms. Hendricks looking to fight him off but Jankowski twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Jankowski!
Jan Jankowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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