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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake The Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and January Kwiecinski (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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218 lbs
31 - 21 - 0 |
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264 lbs
17 - 23 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
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
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, January Kwiecinski!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Snake misses with a body shot.
Kwiecinski throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Snake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Snake digs a right hand into Kwiecinski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kwiecinski's gas tank.
Kwiecinski tries to throw a body punch but The Snake avoids it by throwing Kwiecinski back against the cage.
The Snake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kwiecinski blocks an uppercut.
The Snake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Snake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kwiecinski landing knees to the body.
The Snake misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Snake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Snake lands a shot to the body.
The Snake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Snake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwiecinski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski letting The Snake take a breather here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwiecinski prevents a body shot from The Snake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Snake taking a breather.
The Snake misses with a punch to the body.
Kwiecinski prevents a body shot from The Snake.
Good body shot from Kwiecinski.
The Snake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kwiecinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Snake misses the shot to the body.
Kwiecinski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kwiecinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Kwiecinski tries to get set, The Snake tries to push him back and clinch up but Kwiecinski manages to avoid the attempt.
Kwiecinski throws a right and a left that The Snake avoids nicely.
The Snake misses with an uppercut. Kwiecinski saw that one coming.
Kwiecinski moves out of range as The Snake strikes.
The Snake misses with a hook to the body
and Kwiecinski counters with a left to the body.
Kwiecinski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kwiecinski wants to clinch up but The Snake keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Snake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Snake looks to land a combination. Kwiecinski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Snake moves out of range of the body kick.
The Snake tries to counter with a takedown but Kwiecinski is quick to defend against it.
Kwiecinski lands a leg kick that knocks The Snake off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Snake. Kwiecinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Snake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Snake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwiecinski connects with a solid leg kick.
The Snake stuns Kwiecinski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Snake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Snake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwiecinski.
As The Snake backs off Kwiecinski throws a huge counter combo but The Snake manages to avoid it all.
Kwiecinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Snake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kwiecinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Snake.
The Snake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwiecinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Snake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kwiecinski! But no joy.
The Snake scores with a body shot.
The Snake scores with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Kwiecinski.
The Snake misses with a wild body shot.
And Kwiecinski responds with a good body kick, but The Snake manages to step out the way in time.
Kwiecinski throws a series of punches but The Snake moves out of range.
The Snake takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Snake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kwiecinski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kwiecinski lands a two punch combo.
Kwiecinski looks winded!
A good leg kick by Kwiecinski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwiecinski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kwiecinski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kwiecinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Snake on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Snake blocks a jab.
Kwiecinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwiecinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Snake.
Kwiecinski wants to counter with a clinch but The Snake pushes him away.
Danga de danga de dang - Kwiecinski scores with a four punch combination!
Kwiecinski throws a combination. The Snake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Snake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwiecinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwiecinski missing with a left hand there. The Snake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Snake moves into the clinch.
Kwiecinski wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Snake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from The Snake.
The Snake blocks a body shot from Kwiecinski.
The Snake cracks Kwiecinski with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Snake just leaning against Kwiecinski, taking a breather.
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 Jake The Snake will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kwiecinski blocks a jab.
The Snake takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Kwiecinski misses.
January Kwiecinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Snake digs a good body shot into Kwiecinski's ribs.
The Snake moves into the clinch.
The Snake misses with a punch to the body.
The Snake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwiecinski blocks a body shot from The Snake.
The Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for The Snake.
The Snake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from The Snake as the two fighters clinch.
The Snake displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kwiecinski up against the cage.
The Snake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Snake has Kwiecinski pressed against the cage.
Kwiecinski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Snake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Snake wants a takedown but no success here.
The Snake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from The Snake.
The Snake stalling against the cage.
The Snake tries for a takedown but Kwiecinski manages to get underhooks.
The Snake looking to stall.
Kwiecinski gets underhooks to prevent The Snake's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake The Snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwiecinski looking to slow down the pace here.
Kwiecinski lands a shoulder strike.
Kwiecinski is struggling to control the position.
Kwiecinski struggles to land a body shot inside as The Snake controls his hands.
The Snake is looking to control Kwiecinski's arms but Kwiecinski gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Snake has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Snake lands a hook that snaps the head of Kwiecinski backwards.
The Snake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwiecinski's elbow.
Kwiecinski tries a body shot but The Snake blocks it.
Jake The Snake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Snake lands a body shot.
Kwiecinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Snake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Snake lands a shoulder strike.
The Snake is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
The Snake goes for a takedown attempt but Kwiecinski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Snake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kwiecinski's head.
Kwiecinski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Snake moves out of range of the body kick.
The Snake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kwiecinski's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Snake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kwiecinski closes the distance and clinches.
Kwiecinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Snake is defending well for now.
A short right from The Snake.
Kwiecinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Snake is defending well for now.
Kwiecinski tries to throw a body punch but The Snake avoids it by throwing Kwiecinski back against the cage.
Kwiecinski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Snake pushes Kwiecinski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kwiecinski missing with knees to the body.
The Snake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Snake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kwiecinski or not.
Kwiecinski blocks a body shot from The Snake.
The Snake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kwiecinski blocks a body shot from The Snake.
A bit of stalling here from The Snake.
Kwiecinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski is pressed up against the cage. The Snake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kwiecinski down to the mat. Kwiecinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kwiecinski tries to clinch but The Snake moves out of range.
Kwiecinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwiecinski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kwiecinski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Snake somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Snake with a jab.
The Snake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwiecinski moves away.
And Kwiecinski responds with a good body kick, but The Snake manages to step out the way in time.
Kwiecinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kwiecinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Snake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kwiecinski ducks under a wild hook from The Snake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake The Snake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kwiecinski motions for The Snake to come forward. Kwiecinski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Snake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Snake misses the shot to the body.
The Snake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
January Kwiecinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Kwiecinski does no damage.
The Snake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kwiecinski has time to react.
The Snake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwiecinski manages to avoid it.
As The Snake backs off Kwiecinski throws a huge counter combo but The Snake manages to avoid it all.
Kwiecinski throws an overhand right that lands on The Snake's shoulder, as The Snake tries to avoid the shot.
The Snake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Snake looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwiecinski is just out of range.
Kwiecinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Snake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Snake throws a body shot but no joy.
The Snake closes the distance but Kwiecinski moves to the side
and Kwiecinski counters with a good low kick that The Snake was not able to check.
Kwiecinski keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwiecinski throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Snake misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from The Snake misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Kwiecinski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kwiecinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwiecinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Snake looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwiecinski is just out of range.
Kwiecinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Snake misses with a wild body shot.
The Snake swats away the attempt to clinch by Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski instigates a clinch.
The Snake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kwiecinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
Jake The Snake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kwiecinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Snake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwiecinski missing with knees to the body.
The Snake managing to block the knees to the body from Kwiecinski.
The Snake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Snake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwiecinski tries to break the clinch but The Snake is controlling the position.
I was talking to The Snake's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski manages to break the clinch.
The Snake scores with a jab to the body.
The Snake is looking to wear down Kwiecinski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Snake looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwiecinski is just out of range.
The Snake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kwiecinski enables The Snake to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kwiecinski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kwiecinski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. The Snake has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kwiecinski just leaning against The Snake, taking a breather.
The Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
Kwiecinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kwiecinski prevents the takedown attempt.
Kwiecinski lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jake The Snake has been cut.
Kwiecinski misses with a punch to the body.
January Kwiecinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Snake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kwiecinski missing with knees to the body.
The Snake avoids the elbow strike from Kwiecinski, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwiecinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from The Snake as the two fighters clinch.
Kwiecinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kwiecinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwiecinski tries to work over The Snake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwiecinski throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to January Kwiecinski.
I think The Snake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake The Snake!
Jake The Snake managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Tokyo United Fightwear , into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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