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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Przemyslaw Wierzbowski (ranked 2848 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kisame Hoshigaki (ranked 4524 p4p, 0 weight class). Wierzbowski's entrance music is Sabaton - 40:1. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hoshigaki's choice of entrance music: HMMM!. Kisame Hoshigaki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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187 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Przemyslaw Wierzbowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kisame Hoshigaki!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wierzbowski has a takedown stuffed.
Wierzbowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshigaki can pounce on him.
Wierzbowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoshigaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hoshigaki throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wierzbowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hoshigaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kisame Hoshigaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wierzbowski shoots in for a takedown but Hoshigaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Hoshigaki misses.
Hoshigaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoshigaki digs a right hand into Wierzbowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wierzbowski's gas tank.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoshigaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoshigaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemyslaw Wierzbowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoshigaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wierzbowski's defenses.
It looks like Przemyslaw Wierzbowski has been cut.
Wierzbowski is trying to pull guard but Hoshigaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Hoshigaki.
Wierzbowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoshigaki prevents it.
Hoshigaki scores with a shot to the side of Wierzbowski's head.
Hoshigaki connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki stops a takedown attempt from Wierzbowski.
Hoshigaki misses with a punch to the body.
Wierzbowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Hoshigaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshigaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wierzbowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoshigaki defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hoshigaki 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.
Wierzbowski controls Hoshigaki momentarily but Hoshigaki frees himself.
Wierzbowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoshigaki controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wierzbowski is looking to clinch but Hoshigaki is avoiding it.
Wierzbowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoshigaki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hoshigaki sneaks out the side door and pushes Wierzbowski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wierzbowski moves in looking to clinch but Hoshigaki pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshigaki! But no joy.
Wierzbowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoshigaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wierzbowski.
Wierzbowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoshigaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoshigaki connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisame Hoshigaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Przemyslaw Wierzbowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wierzbowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshigaki.
Wierzbowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoshigaki swivels and escapes.
Wierzbowski has his takedown stuffed
and Hoshigaki counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshigaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Wierzbowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoshigaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshigaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoshigaki misses with a straight left.
Wierzbowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoshigaki scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshigaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wierzbowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoshigaki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hoshigaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoshigaki connects with a knee to the head.
Wierzbowski jumps guard but Hoshigaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemyslaw Wierzbowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wierzbowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Wierzbowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoshigaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoshigaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wierzbowski.
Hoshigaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshigaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshigaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoshigaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoshigaki trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wierzbowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hoshigaki wants to stand up but Wierzbowski is controlling him.
Hoshigaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoshigaki is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wierzbowski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Wierzbowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoshigaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice jab there from Hoshigaki.
Wierzbowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoshigaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoshigaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Przemyslaw Wierzbowski's cut is getting worse.
Wierzbowski checks a low kick from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wierzbowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wierzbowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wierzbowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshigaki sprawls well. Hoshigaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wierzbowski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Wierzbowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wierzbowski tries to clinch but Hoshigaki is having none of it.
Hoshigaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wierzbowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoshigaki moves into the clinch.
Hoshigaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wierzbowski's defenses.
Knees to the body from Hoshigaki.
Wierzbowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisame Hoshigaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Przemyslaw Wierzbowski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hoshigaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Hoshigaki coming out on top.
Hoshigaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoshigaki wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshigaki! But no joy.
Wierzbowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoshigaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hoshigaki lands an elbow inside that Wierzbowski shrugs off.
Wierzbowski tries for a takedown but Hoshigaki manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemyslaw Wierzbowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wierzbowski managing to block the knees to the body from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wierzbowski tries for a takedown but Hoshigaki manages to get underhooks.
Wierzbowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoshigaki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wierzbowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoshigaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hoshigaki tries to work over Wierzbowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wierzbowski has Hoshigaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoshigaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown.
Hoshigaki scores with a knee to the head.
Hoshigaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoshigaki.
Wierzbowski looking for a takedown.
Wierzbowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Przemyslaw Wierzbowski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hoshigaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Wierzbowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown.
Hoshigaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Hoshigaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wierzbowski's face.
Hoshigaki scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshigaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoshigaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wierzbowski's face.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoshigaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoshigaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoshigaki working Wierzbowski over with knees to the body.
Hoshigaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoshigaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoshigaki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hoshigaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hoshigaki stops a takedown attempt from Wierzbowski.
Hoshigaki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wierzbowski up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wierzbowski backwards.
Hoshigaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wierzbowski up against the cage.
Hoshigaki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoshigaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoshigaki stalling against the cage.
Hoshigaki is pressed up against the cage. Wierzbowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoshigaki down to the mat. Hoshigaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoshigaki clinches with his opponent.
Wierzbowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wierzbowski working for a triangle but Hoshigaki defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wierzbowski working for a triangle but Hoshigaki defends it easily.
Hoshigaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Przemyslaw Wierzbowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wierzbowski working for submissions but it's allowed Hoshigaki to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kisame Hoshigaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoshigaki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kisame Hoshigaki!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kisame Hoshigaki waved his t-shirt featuring Instinct [out of stock until Feb 03 2016]'s logo in front of the cameras.
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hype
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