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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Koscielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Koscielski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bone Thugs n Harmony - Thuggish Ruggish Bone . Antoni Koscielski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 cm
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212 lbs
9 - 3 - 2 |
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200 cm
26
215 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Antoni Koscielski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Koscielski throws a jab when Dassler was well out of range. Koscielski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dassler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Dassler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dassler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koscielski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dassler has Koscielski in his guard.
Koscielski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Koscielski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koscielski passes into side control.
Dassler is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dassler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Koscielski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Koscielski is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dassler actively working from the bottom here. Koscielski scoring with strikes to the body and head. Dassler looking for submissions off his back. Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dassler is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Koscielski jumps into side control! Koscielski lands a nice forearm strike. Dassler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koscielski off and has taken his back! Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Dassler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Koscielski turns into Dassler and is now in his guard.
Koscielski preventing the sweep. Koscielski stays in close to Dassler's body and controls the position. Dassler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Koscielski has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koscielski is trying to control the action in half guard but Dassler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dassler wants to improve his position but Koscielski is controlling well.
Dassler looking for subs from the bottom but Koscielski mounts him! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dassler is working to get back to half guard.
Koscielski controlling from the full mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dassler is looking to improve his position but Koscielski isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koscielski controlling the pace for now. Dassler tries to reverse the position but Koscielski maintains control. Koscielski controlling from the full mount. Koscielski looking to control but Dassler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Dassler is working to get back to half guard.
Koscielski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Koscielski blocks Dassler's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dassler regains half guard. Dassler looking for a kimura from the bottom but Koscielski passes into side control! Dassler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Koscielski controlling the position from side mount. Dassler is looking to reverse the position. Dassler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Koscielski wants to stand but Dassler has his arm trapped. Dassler being controlled for a moment. Dassler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koscielski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Koscielski dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koscielski connects with a body shot. Koscielski throws an off balance right hand
and Dassler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koscielski won't be happy with that. Dassler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dassler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Koscielski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dassler off and has taken his back! Dassler is really stuck here.
Dassler is still trying to improve position. Dassler keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Koscielski biding his time, looking for the opening.
Koscielski continues to stall. Dassler tries to roll but Koscielski sticks to his back.
Koscielski tries to keep control of the position but Dassler is staying busy. Dassler can't escape the position.
Koscielski doesn't have the hooks in and Dassler manages to turn into his guard.
Dassler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koscielski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koscielski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koscielski! Koscielski wants to control but Dassler is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dassler tries to buck Koscielski off but Koscielski is having none of it. Koscielski is looking to take a break and control but Dassler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dassler tries to buck Koscielski off but Koscielski is having none of it. Koscielski controlling the position from side mount. Dassler tries to improve position but can't. Koscielski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Koscielski working the head with strikes. Koscielski is looking to take a break and control but Dassler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dassler gets back to half guard. Koscielski lands with a punch from half guard. Koscielski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Dassler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Antoni Koscielski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dassler is looking for a sweep. Koscielski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Still in half guard, Koscielski seems content to control. Dassler is looking for a sweep. Koscielski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Koscielski trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Koscielski is looking to advance position but Dassler won't allow it. Dassler gets back to full guard.
Koscielski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dassler looking for subs off his back but Koscielski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koscielski pulls his head out easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koscielski pulls his head out easily. Dassler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antoni Koscielski will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Koscielski throws a lazy uppercut
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Koscielski moves into full guard.
Koscielski tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dassler stands and throws Koscielski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Dassler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Koscielski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dassler's guard! Nice work there by Koscielski! Koscielski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dassler is proving hard to escape from. Koscielski stands and throws Dassler's legs to the side, diving into side control. We've been hearing that Koscielski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Koscielski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Koscielski wants to stand but Dassler has his arm trapped. Dassler tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Koscielski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Dassler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Koscielski is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Koscielski looking to control and managing it successfully. Dassler flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dassler can't escape the position.
Koscielski with good strikes from the mount here! Dassler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Koscielski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dassler tries to free his leg and advance position but Koscielski is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koscielski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dassler wants to get back to full guard but Koscielski has mounted him! Dassler working to try and regain half guard.
Dassler manages to regain half guard. Good work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Koscielski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Dassler is looking to improve his position but Koscielski isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koscielski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Dassler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Koscielski controlling from mount. Koscielski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Dassler tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dassler is in a horrible position here. Koscielski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koscielski looking to control and managing it successfully. Dassler is looking to improve his position but Koscielski isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Koscielski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koscielski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Antoni Koscielski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dassler working to try and regain half guard.
Koscielski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Koscielski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight! Antoni Koscielski showed his dominance in that final round. Well Koscielski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Koscielski! An out of breath Antoni Koscielski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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