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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Strahovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cezary Cezary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cezary has chosen do góry łeb as his entrance music. Igor Strahovski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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182 cm
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184 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Strahovski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cezary Cezary! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Strahovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cezary swats him away and circles back towards the center. Strahovski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Cezary trying to control the position.
Strahovski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Strahovski throwing strikes from guard but Cezary blocks nicely. Strahovski throws a big elbow that misses. Cezary pulls Strahovski in to control the position. Strahovski wants to pass the guard but Cezary is keeping the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strahovski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Strahovski scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Cezary is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Strahovski trying to control but Cezary is working from the bottom. Cezary looking for a guillotine here but Strahovski defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cezary working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strahovski.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strahovski working some strikes from top position. Strahovski scoring with some ground and pound. Cezary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Cezary is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Strahovski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Strahovski actively working from the bottom here. Strahovski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cezary pulls his head out easily. Strahovski is breathing heavily. Cezary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strahovski has managed to free his arm - good work. Strahovski is trying to get back to full guard. Cezary is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strahovski sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cezary looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Strahovski wants to improve his position but Cezary is controlling well.
Cezary has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB 201pwELITE4CHEAP . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Strahovski punching from the bottom.
Strahovski tries to get to full guard but Cezary has control of the leg. Strahovski wants to control but Cezary is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cezary is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strahovski is pressing down on Cezary's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Cezary drops back looking for a leg! Strahovski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strahovski manages to kick Cezary off! Cezary jumps back into Strahovski's guard. Strahovski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cezary gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Strahovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strahovski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cezary advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cezary is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strahovski sees it coming and defends easily. Strahovski works his way to full guard. Good work. Cezary thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cezary tries to free his leg and advance position but Strahovski is retaining full guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Cezary drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cezary jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Strahovski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cezary defends well. Strahovski punching from the bottom - just letting Cezary know he's still in a fight. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cezary drops back looking for a leg! Strahovski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strahovski manages to kick Cezary off! Cezary jumps back into Strahovski's guard. Cezary working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Igor Strahovski will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strahovski clinches. Cezary is trying to trip Strahovski. He has hold of a leg but Strahovski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cezary persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Cezary got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strahovski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cezary has managed to get both his arms back between Strahovski's legs - danger averted. Strahovski is trying to keep Cezary in close.
Strahovski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Cezary is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Strahovski working a defensive guard here.
Cezary slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Cezary working away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Strahovski is looking to reverse the position. Cezary looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Strahovski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cezary wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strahovski gets back to half guard. Cezary is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strahovski defends it well. Cezary is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strahovski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cezary. Strahovski gets full guard. Cezary thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Strahovski is trying to control the position but Cezary postures up. Cezary drops back looking for a leg! Strahovski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strahovski manages to kick Cezary off! Cezary jumps back into Strahovski's guard. Strahovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strahovski is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Strahovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cezary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cezary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strahovski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cezary is tightening it up a little... Strahovski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Strahovski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Strahovski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cezary!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cezary Cezary! Cezary Cezary spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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