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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Burczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Zsasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zsasz has chosen 2Pac: When We Ride ft. Outlawz as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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168 lbs
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143 lbs
38 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Burczynski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Zsasz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burczynski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zsasz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burczynski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zsasz's guard.
Burczynski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zsasz keeping full guard, as Burczynski tries to pass.
Zsasz wants to stand and escape but Burczynski is having none of it.
Zsasz controls Burczynski momentarily but Burczynski frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burczynski postures up in Zsasz's guard and throws a big left but Zsasz blocks it.
Burczynski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zsasz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burczynski trying to control but Zsasz is working from the bottom.
Zsasz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zsasz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Zsasz misses.
Burczynski attempts a counter takedown but Zsasz avoids it well and moves away.
Burczynski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zsasz checks a leg kick.
Burczynski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Burczynski - just one landing.
Burczynski connects with a solid leg kick.
Zsasz feints and then cracks Burczynski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burczynski down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zsasz misses with a straight right.
Burczynski connects with a right hand. Zsasz shakes it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zsasz!
Jab from Burczynski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsasz throws a hook but Burczynski blocks it.
Burczynski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zsasz misses with a hook. Burczynski ducked under it nicely.
Burczynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zsasz.
Good work by Burczynski as he checks the leg kick.
Burczynski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zsasz pushes Burczynski off and gets back to his feet.
Zsasz misses with the combination.
Zsasz misses with a hook
and Burczynski counters with a single leg into guard. Zsasz didn't expect that.
Zsasz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but Zsasz gets an underhook and turns Burczynski into the cage.
Burczynski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zsasz backwards.
Burczynski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zsasz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burczynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burczynski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zsasz lands a nice shot that snaps Burczynski's head back.
Zsasz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zsasz cracks Burczynski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a low kick but Burczynski avoids it.
Burczynski avoids the body shot from Zsasz.
Zsasz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burczynski.
Zsasz throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz pushes Burczynski away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsasz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zsasz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burczynski manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burczynski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Burczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zsasz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burczynski lands a nice hook to Zsasz's body. Zsasz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burczynski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zsaszs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burczynski, right into the meat.
Zsasz throws a jab but it's blocked by Burczynski.
Zsasz misses with a low kick as Burczynski jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zsasz 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.
Burczynski throws a right hand that Zsasz ducks under and follows up with a left that Zsasz also avoids with ease.
Burczynski slips under a jab.
Zsasz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zsasz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A clash of legs there as Burczynski blocks the low kick.
Burczynski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burczynski checks a low kick from Zsasz.
Burczynski feinted with a counter takedown.
Zsasz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zsasz slips under a jab from Burczynski.
An inside leg kick lands from Zsasz.
Zsasz misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burczynski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zsasz circles away.
Zsasz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zsasz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski moves out of range as Zsasz strikes.
Zsasz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zsasz is looking to slow Burczynski down with leg kicks.
Burczynski tries to clinch but Zsasz is having none of it.
Zsasz misses with a low kick.
Burczynski throws a leg kick but Zsasz moved away.
Zsasz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zsasz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zsasz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zsasz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burczynski under the eye.
Burczynski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zsasz did well to prevent Burczynski getting side control.
Zsasz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burczynski is on him like a limpet, forcing Zsasz back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsasz misses with a hook from the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zsasz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zsasz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burczynski misses with a hook. Zsasz ducked under it nicely.
Zsasz moves away from the strike by Burczynski.
Burczynski looks to land a right hand but Zsasz moved out of range.
Zsasz motions for Burczynski to come forward. Zsasz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burczynski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burczynski throws a leg kick but Zsasz moved away.
Zsasz lands a nice hook to Burczynski's body. Burczynski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zsasz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burczynski is out of range.
Zsasz scores with a head kick.
Victor Zsasz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zsasz throws a series of punches but Burczynski moves out of range.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but Burczynski moved away.
Burczynski attempts a counter takedown but Zsasz avoids it well and moves away.
Burczynski moves away from the strike by Zsasz.
Burczynski tries to clinch but Zsasz moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Zsasz.
Burczynski scores with a hook.
Zsasz throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsasz.
Zsasz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zsasz tests Burczynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zsasz lands with a hook. Burczynski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zsasz throws a front kick aimed at Burczynski's knee but Burczynski avoids it well.
Burczynski tries to counter with a takedown but Zsasz is quick to defend against it.
Burczynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Zsasz tenderised Burczynski's leg. Burczynski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burczynski throws a lazy uppercut
and Zsasz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four 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!
Zsasz tries to bum rush Burczynski with a series of wild strikes but Burczynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Victor Zsasz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burczynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burczynski throws a lazy right hand but Zsasz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burczynski swings for the body but Zsasz moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zsasz, right into the meat.
Burczynski blocks a jab.
Burczynski tries to score with a low kick but Zsasz moves his leg out of the way.
Burczynski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Burczynski misses its intended target.
Zsasz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsasz.
Zsasz tries a quick counter leg kick but Burczynski is wise to it.
Burczynski 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.
Zsasz looks to score with a jab to the body but Burczynski is just out of range.
Burczynski wants to slow Zsasz down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zsasz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zsasz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burczynski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burczynski 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.
Zsasz wants to get back to his feet.
Burczynski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burczynski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zsasz wants to get back to his feet.
Burczynski thows a huge punch but Zsasz dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burczynski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zsasz is staying active underneath Burczynski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zsasz won't allow Burczynski to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz is looking to control Burczynski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zsasz avoid being mounted?
Victor Zsasz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burczynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zsasz keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zsasz wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Burczynski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zsasz doesn't seem phased though.
Zsasz thows a leg kick but Burczynski checks it
and Burczynski counters with a two punch combo.
Burczynski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burczynski lands in his opponent's guard.
Burczynski looking to pass the guard.
Burczynski throws an elbow that misses. Zsasz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burczynski's guard. Nice move by Zsasz!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz stopping the sweep attempt from Burczynski.
Zsasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burczynski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zsasz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burczynski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zsasz is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burczynski's guard.
Burczynski wants to sweep but no luck.
Burczynski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zsasz controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Victor Zsasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burczynski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zsasz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burczynski.
Burczynski tries a head kick but it misses.
Zsasz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burczynski's head.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but Burczynski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck for Burczynski with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski throws a sloppy head kick and Zsasz moves out of range easily.
Burczynski ducks right into an uppercut from Zsasz.
Zsasz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burczynski is able to avoid easily.
Burczynski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burczynski throws a body punch but Zsasz moves out of range.
Zsasz misses the shot to the body.
Burczynski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsasz. That's going to slow Burczynski down.
Zsasz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zsasz connects with a leg kick. Burczynski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burczynski checks a leg kick nicely.
Zsasz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kamil Burczynski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Zsasz. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Zsasz misses.
Burczynski has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zsasz! But no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burczynski.
Burczynski scores with a hook.
Burczynski tries to clinch but Zsasz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Zsasz misses.
Zsasz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burczynski manages to avoid it.
Burczynski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zsasz pinned against the cage. Zsasz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Burczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zsasz kicks Burczynski off and gets back to his feet.
Zsasz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burczynski avoids the body shot from Zsasz.
A jab from Burczynski does it's job there.
Zsasz checks a low kick from Burczynski.
Zsasz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burczynski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz connects with the punch.
Zsasz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burczynski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burczynski misses with a wild body shot.
Burczynski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zsasz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burczynski throws a big right hand that misses.
Zsasz is looking to stand up but Burczynski isn't so interested in that idea.
Zsasz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burczynski landing with the ground and pound.
Burczynski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burczynski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zsasz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Burczynski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zsasz stands up from Burczynski's guard - Zsasz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Burczynski checks a low kick from Zsasz.
Burczynski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burczynski throws a looping overhand right but Zsasz ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zsasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burczynski moves away.
Zsasz scores with a nice head shot.
Burczynski checks a leg kick.
Burczynski tries to counter with a takedown but Zsasz is quick to defend against it.
Burczynski misses with a takedown attempt
and Zsasz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zsasz misses with a straight right.
Burczynski tries to counter with a takedown but Zsasz is quick to defend against it.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but Burczynski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zsasz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burczynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zsasz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Burczynski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burczynski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zsasz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burczynski is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zsasz dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zsasz loads up on a big right hand but Burczynski slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burczynski.
Burczynski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zsasz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zsasz slips under a jab from Burczynski.
Zsasz looks to land a combination but Burczynski avoids it well.
Burczynski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zsasz finds it's way round the side to connect with Burczynski's head.
Burczynski misses with an uppercut. Zsasz saw that one coming.
Zsasz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burczynski. That did some damage!
Zsasz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burczynski.
Burczynski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zsasz checks it well.
And Zsasz responds with a good body kick, but Burczynski manages to step out the way in time.
Burczynski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice straight punches there by Burczynski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burczynski.
Nice body kick from Zsasz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsasz misses with a looping left.
Burczynski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zsasz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zsasz throws a leg kick
and Burczynski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zsasz won't be happy with that.
Zsasz sneaks out the side door and pushes Burczynski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Zsasz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsasz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zsasz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zsasz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burczynski scores with a nice right hand.
Burczynski checks the leg kick.
Burczynski fails with the takedown.
Zsasz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kamil Burczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burczynski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burczynski lands a jab to Zsasz's midsection.
Zsasz lands a head shot.
Burczynski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zsasz's waist but Zsasz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burczynski off to one side.
Zsasz misses with a low kick as Burczynski jumps back.
Burczynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zsasz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burczynski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zsasz lands with a hook. Burczynski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsasz.
Zsasz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burczynski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zsasz.
Burczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zsasz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burczynski throws a big shot that misses.
Zsasz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zsasz 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.
Zsasz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Zsasz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zsasz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burczynski looking to score a takedown here. Zsasz is defending well but Burczynski drives through and ends up in Zsasz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burczynski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burczynski throws a big right hand that misses.
Burczynski throws a big elbow that misses.
Burczynski scoring with some ground and pound.
Burczynski chips away with some ground and pound.
Burczynski working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burczynski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burczynski trying to control but Zsasz is working from the bottom.
Burczynski distracts Zsasz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Victor Zsasz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zsasz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Zsasz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zsasz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Zsasz!
Victor Zsasz is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Victor Zsasz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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