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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 2229 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 4384 p4p, 421 weight class). Irrawaddy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Laos Rules! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ken Irrawaddy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Victor Szczęsny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Irrawaddy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Szczęsny (0) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy is controlling the pace.
Irrawaddy trying to mount his opponent but Szczęsny defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (0) vs (5) Irrawaddy
Szczęsny is not content to let Irrawaddy control the position.
Szczęsny is trying to control Irrawaddy's posture but Irrawaddy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is staying tight to Szczęsny's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Szczęsny is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Szczęsny sneaks back into half guard.
Szczęsny tries to get to full guard but Irrawaddy has control of the leg.
Szczęsny won't allow Irrawaddy to pass to mount.
Szczęsny wants to get back to full guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the action here.
Irrawaddy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (0) vs (8) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Szczęsny (2) vs (8) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy is adopting a defensive guard.
Irrawaddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Szczęsny (2) vs (10) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy is looking to advance position but Szczęsny won't allow it.
Szczęsny looking for submissions off his back.
Szczęsny wants to improve his position but Irrawaddy is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Irrawaddy seems content to control.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irrawaddy is working away from the top position though.
Irrawaddy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Szczęsny actively working from the bottom here.
Szczęsny tries to roll over but Irrawaddy keeps him under control.
Szczęsny won't allow Irrawaddy to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Szczęsny works his way to full guard. Good work.
Irrawaddy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irrawaddy controlling from the top position.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Irrawaddy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (2) vs (13) Irrawaddy
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is trying to control Irrawaddy's posture but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Szczęsny is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Irrawaddy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Irrawaddy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Szczęsny wants to control but Irrawaddy postures up.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy happy to just control the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Szczęsny struggling a bit here.
Szczęsny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irrawaddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Irrawaddy is staying tight to Szczęsny's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Irrawaddy wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy.
Irrawaddy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Szczęsny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irrawaddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szczęsny keeps working.
Szczęsny is looking to regain half guard here but Irrawaddy keeps moving and retains side control.
Irrawaddy staying calm.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Szczęsny is trying to control Irrawaddy's posture but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Szczęsny is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is not content to let Irrawaddy control the position.
Szczęsny struggling a bit here.
Irrawaddy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Szczęsny will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Szczęsny is trying to control Irrawaddy's posture but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Irrawaddy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irrawaddy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny can't do much from the bottom here.
Szczęsny tries to bench press Irrawaddy off him but Irrawaddy keeps the position.
Szczęsny regains half guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the action here.
Irrawaddy wants to free his trapped foot but Szczęsny is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Irrawaddy is controlling the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy trying to mount his opponent but Szczęsny defends it.
Szczęsny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irrawaddy content to stall in guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irrawaddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szczęsny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irrawaddy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Szczęsny is adopting a defensive guard.
Irrawaddy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Szczęsny wants to sweep here but Irrawaddy controlling him for the moment.
Irrawaddy slips nicely into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irrawaddy is working away from the top position though.
Irrawaddy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Szczęsny trying to control from the bottom.
Irrawaddy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Irrawaddy is pressing down on Szczęsny's thigh, looking to free his foot. Szczęsny is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny works his way to full guard. Good work.
Irrawaddy stands and throws Szczęsny's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (2) vs (16) Irrawaddy
Szczęsny is being controlled here.
Szczęsny is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Szczęsny is looking to regain half guard here but Irrawaddy keeps moving and retains side control.
Irrawaddy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szczęsny seems a little lost for a moment, as Irrawaddy dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Puelles (ranked 24433 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Szczęsny (ranked 2217 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Puelles ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Victor Szczęsny!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Puelles gets tackled into the cage by Szczęsny. Szczęsny maintains the clinch.
Puelles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szczęsny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Szczęsny has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Puelles clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Puelles (0) vs (4) Szczęsny
Puelles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Szczęsny controlling from the back.
Szczęsny has his arm under Puelles 's chin here. Game over son! Szczęsny squeezes tightly and Puelles is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Victor Szczęsny!
A pretty intense looking Victor Szczęsny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 2155 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Holloway (ranked 7024 p4p, 556 weight class). Dale Holloway told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Victor Szczęsny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dale Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Szczęsny clinches.
Holloway drops down looking for an ankle pick but Szczęsny pulls his leg out and moves away.
Szczęsny clinches.
Holloway is trying to trip Szczęsny. He has hold of a leg but Szczęsny is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Holloway persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Szczęsny (0) vs (2) Holloway
Szczęsny pulls Holloway in close to his closed guard and prevents Holloway from doing any damage or advancing position.
My spies in Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) inform me that Holloway has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holloway wants to pass the guard but Szczęsny is keeping the position.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holloway passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (0) vs (5) Holloway
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczęsny regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Szczęsny defends it well.
Holloway is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szczęsny makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Szczęsny.
Holloway drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Szczęsny manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holloway has Szczęsny in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Szczęsny (2) vs (5) Holloway
Szczęsny wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Szczęsny is pushing down on Holloway's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holloway is fighting to maintain full guard but Szczęsny has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is trying to work for a kimura but Holloway is defending well.
Szczęsny in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Holloway tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Szczęsny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
The defeated Dale Holloway had this to say: 'it happens, another day another lesson.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 2147 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uadab Santiago (ranked 5483 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Victor Szczęsny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Uadab Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Szczęsny clinches up against the cage.
Santiago is trying to drag Szczęsny to the mat but Szczęsny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Szczęsny tries for a takedown. No joy.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Szczęsny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Szczęsny manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Szczęsny (4) vs (0) Santiago
Santiago is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Szczęsny politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Szczęsny prefers to stall for the moment though.
Szczęsny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santiago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Szczęsny just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santiago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago is trying to maintain the position but Szczęsny is very close to passing his half guard.
Szczęsny is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Szczęsny prevents Santiago from improving his position.
Szczęsny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santiago defends it well.
Santiago trying to control here.
Szczęsny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Szczęsny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santiago is just riding it out for now. Szczęsny eventually gives up the hold.
Szczęsny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Szczęsny performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries to roll over but Szczęsny keeps him under control.
Well, if Szczęsny is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Santiago tries to get to full guard but Szczęsny has control of the leg.
Szczęsny perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is trying to control but can't.
Szczęsny wants to work for an arm triangle but Santiago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Szczęsny is looking for a kimura here.
Santiago is refusing to be controlled, as Szczęsny sits in half guard.
Santiago is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Santiago is looking to improve his position.
Szczęsny is looking to advance position but Santiago won't allow it.
Szczęsny stalling.
Santiago is looking for a sweep. Szczęsny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Szczęsny looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Szczęsny seems content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santiago trying to control from the bottom.
Szczęsny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santiago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Szczęsny is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Santiago is trying to control but Szczęsny passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (7) vs (0) Santiago
Szczęsny tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Szczęsny has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Szczęsny tries for a kimura but Santiago is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Szczęsny is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Szczęsny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santiago is not content to let Szczęsny control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries to bench press Szczęsny off him but Szczęsny keeps the position.
Szczęsny goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santiago has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Szczęsny but great work by Santiago. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Szczęsny (7) vs (4) Santiago
Szczęsny is looking to reverse the position.
Santiago trying to control the position but Szczęsny is working away.
Szczęsny wants to control but Santiago postures up.
Szczęsny is holding Santiago down, trying to stall.
Santiago is looking to take a break and control but Szczęsny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santiago's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Szczęsny actively working from the bottom here.
Szczęsny keeping control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy.
Szczęsny slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Szczęsny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczęsny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczęsny is controlling Santiago's posture.
Santiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Szczęsny is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Szczęsny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santiago's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Szczęsny (9) vs (4) Santiago
Szczęsny sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santiago's guard.
Santiago is trying to maintain the position but Szczęsny is very close to passing his half guard.
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santiago won't allow Szczęsny to pass to mount.
Szczęsny is looking for a kimura here.
Santiago is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is controlling Szczęsny's trapped leg to prevent Szczęsny from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szczęsny controlling the pace.
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Szczęsny is controlling the pace.
Santiago is staying active underneath Szczęsny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny slows the pace down in half guard.
Santiago is trying to control but Szczęsny manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (12) vs (4) Santiago
Szczęsny takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Szczęsny working for a guillotine from mount but Santiago is in no mood to give up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santiago tries to reverse the position but Szczęsny maintains control.
Szczęsny trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Szczęsny takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
A pretty intense looking Victor Szczęsny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Goku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Goku rushes Szczęsny and presses him up against the cage.
Szczęsny is stalling here.
Szczęsny pushes off an throws an elbow but Goku leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Come on Szczęsny - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goku letting Szczęsny take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny prevents a takedown attempt there.
Szczęsny stops a takedown attempt from Goku.
Szczęsny taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Szczęsny leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Szczęsny.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
Goku throws a big shot that misses.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters with a leg kick.
Goku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters with a leg kick.
Szczęsny with a hook.
Goku tries to clinch but Szczęsny moves away
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goku looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Goku misses with a left hand
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Goku has closed the distance and engaged Szczęsny in a clinch.
#BC#
Szczęsny breaks from the clinch.
Seng Goku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Goku does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Szczęsny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goku swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Goku has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goku is trying to drag Szczęsny to the mat but Szczęsny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seng Goku.
Szczęsny stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Szczęsny - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Szczęsny seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Szczęsny stalling the fight.
#BC#
Szczęsny manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Goku misses. #CL2#
Goku rushes Szczęsny and presses him up against the cage.
Szczęsny swings wildly with an uppercut but Goku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goku is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Szczęsny'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.#T3#
Szczęsny is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A bit of stalling here from Szczęsny.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
Goku fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Szczęsny clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Goku has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Szczęsny lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Szczęsny just leaning against Goku, taking a breather.
Szczęsny just leaning against Goku, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Goku in his tracks for a moment.
Szczęsny taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goku can't get the takedown.
Goku has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Szczęsny after a bit of a struggle.
Goku has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Szczęsny after a bit of a struggle.
Szczęsny is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goku up against the cage.
Szczęsny stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Szczęsny slips under a jab.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Szczęsny lands a head shot.
Szczęsny misses with a few strikes there.
Goku takes one on the button.
Szczęsny looks to score with a jab to the body but Goku is just out of range.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Goku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goku is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szczęsny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Szczęsny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szczęsny taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Goku instigates a clinch. #T1#
Szczęsny holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Szczęsny is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Goku tightens his grip and picks Szczęsny up, before dumping him to the ground. Szczęsny manages to land in guard.
Szczęsny is adopting a defensive guard.
Szczęsny working a defensive guard but Goku manages to pass into side control anyway.
Goku working away.
Szczęsny is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU2#
Goku decides to stand back up.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Szczęsny swats away the attempt to clinch by Goku.#CL2#
Szczęsny gets tackled into the cage by Goku. Goku maintains the clinch.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goku is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szczęsny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seng Goku.
Goku drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Szczęsny controlling the action here for a moment.
Szczęsny taking a breather.#T3#
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Goku shrugs off.
Szczęsny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goku's defenses.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Szczęsny breaks from the clinch.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goku can do to turn this around?
Goku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goku darts in trying to clinch
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Goku lands a head shot.
Goku tries to clinch up
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Goku is looking to clinch but Szczęsny is avoiding it.
It looked like Szczęsny was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goku.
Goku missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Goku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goku dodges the punch combination from Szczęsny.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Goku clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goku wants a takedown but no success here.
Goku wants a takedown but no success here.
Szczęsny gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Szczęsny pressing his opponent against the cage.
Goku is working for takedown but Szczęsny is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Goku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczęsny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szczęsny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gokus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goku is looking to clinch but Szczęsny is avoiding it.
Goku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goku might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Goku tries to clinch
and Szczęsny counters with an inside leg kick.
Szczęsny works the jab nicely.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goku has time to react.
Szczęsny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szczęsny lands a leg kick that knocks Goku off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Goku darts in and clinches Szczęsny up against the cage.
Szczęsny prevents the takedown attempt.
Goku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goku drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Szczęsny gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goku takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Szczęsny taking a breather.
Goku letting Szczęsny take a breather here.
Szczęsny using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Szczęsny'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.#BC#
Szczęsny breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Goku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seng Goku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Szczęsny managing to block the knees to the body from Goku.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Szczęsny taking a breather.
Szczęsny displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goku up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
Goku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szczęsny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goku wants to clinch.
Szczęsny keeps the fight on the outside.
Szczęsny is looking for a counter combo.
Szczęsny digs a good hook to Goku's body.
Goku steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Szczęsny. That one must have hurt.#T3##CL#
Szczęsny moves into the clinch.
Szczęsny taking a breather.
Come on Szczęsny - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Szczęsny controlling the action here for a moment.
Szczęsny prevents a takedown attempt there.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seng Goku.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Szczęsny takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A bit of stalling here from Szczęsny.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
Szczęsny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Goku misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goku tries to clinch up but Szczęsny circles away and keeps his distance.
Szczęsny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goku tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goku tries to clinch but Szczęsny is having none of it.
Goku wants to clinch.
Seng Goku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goku throws a looping overhand right but Szczęsny ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goku fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Szczęsny closes the distance and pushes Goku back into the cage.
Goku missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szczęsny, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Pettis has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Pettis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Szczęsny on his heels. He'll look to pass Szczęsny's guard now, I'm sure.
Pettis wants to pass the guard but Szczęsny is keeping the position.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczęsny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczęsny has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Szczęsny looking to control.
#SUB#
Szczęsny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pettis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pettis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pettis controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczęsny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Pettis looking to sit in guard and control but Szczęsny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pettis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Szczęsny manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Szczęsny keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass. #SUB#
Szczęsny had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pettis defends it easily.
Pettis advances to half guard.
Szczęsny gets full guard.
Szczęsny looking to control.
#T2#
Pettis wants to pass the guard but Szczęsny is keeping the position.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Pettis postures up.
Pettis stopping the sweep attempt from Szczęsny.
Pettis wants to pass the guard but Szczęsny is keeping the position.
Pettis controlling from the top position.
Pettis stopping the sweep attempt from Szczęsny.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pettis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szczęsny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pettis has managed to get both his arms back between Szczęsny's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Szczęsny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Szczęsny works Pettis's body with a nice hook.
Pettis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Szczęsny swivels and escapes.
Szczęsny is looking to counter punch.
Pettis fails with a takedown attempt.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
Pettis has his takedown stuffed
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pettis fails to land the takedown.
Pettis looks winded!
Pettis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pettis there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Szczęsny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pettis, pushing him back against the cage.
Szczęsny wants to stall.
#T4#
The referee calls for Szczęsny to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny keeps control of Pettis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Pettis shrugs off.
Pettis blocks an elbow strike.
Pettis is trying to force a seperation but Szczęsny has the dominant position.
Szczęsny trying to control the position but instead, Pettis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Szczęsny into the cage.
Pettis working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny throws a series of punches but Pettis avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Pettis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Szczęsny's guard.
Pettis stands and throws Szczęsny's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Szczęsny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Szczęsny closes the distance and clinches.
Pettis can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Pettis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pettis has a takedown stuffed.
Szczęsny appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pettis doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Pettis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Szczęsny counters with a right hand to the body.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
Szczęsny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Szczęsny. That snapped Pettis's head back.
Pettis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Szczęsny throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Szczęsny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Szczęsny scores with a nice strike.
Pettis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Szczęsny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pettis.
It appears Szczęsny was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
Szczęsny instigates a clinch.
Szczęsny stalling the fight.
Szczęsny is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Szczęsny has Pettis pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Pettis can't break the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.
Szczęsny'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pettis at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pettis.
Pettis shoots for a double leg takedown but Szczęsny sprawls well. He's pushed Pettis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Szczęsny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Szczęsny.#TD2#
Pettis gets the takedown into side control.
Szczęsny is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pettis off and has taken his back!
Szczęsny thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Can Pettis hold on?! Szczęsny is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Szczęsny lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T3#
Pettis covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Szczęsny lands shots from the back.
Szczęsny trying to control.
Szczęsny lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Can Pettis hold on?! Szczęsny is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Pettis is really stuck here.
Szczęsny missing with punches from the back.
Szczęsny wants to control but Pettis is keeping busy.
Szczęsny missing with strikes from the back. #T4##SUB#
Szczęsny is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Szczęsny throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Szczęsny has the hooks in. Pettis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pettis breaks Szczęsny's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Szczęsny looking for a sweep. Not yet Szczęsny, not yet.
Szczęsny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pettis controls the pace.
Pettis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szczęsny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pettis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Szczęsny trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pettis doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Pettis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pettis postures up.
Pettis stopping the sweep attempt from Szczęsny.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczęsny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pettis can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Szczęsny is looking for a triangle but Pettis pushes his legs off easily.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis looking to pass the guard.
Szczęsny looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Pettis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Szczęsny circles away.
Pettis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pettis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szczęsny connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pettis scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Szczęsny finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis fails with the takedown
and Szczęsny counters with a left to the body.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
Szczęsny scores with a punch to the head.
Szczęsny cracks Pettis with a good jab.
Pettis shoots for a takedown but Szczęsny saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Szczęsny looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettis is just out of range.
Szczęsny lands with a slapping head kick.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Szczęsny takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick from Szczęsny lands but Pettis takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pettis tries for a takedown but Szczęsny circles away easily
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand. #T2#
Szczęsny connects with a high kick.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown but Szczęsny shows good takedown defense.
Pettis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Szczęsny stuffs the takedown.
Szczęsny scores with a hook.
Pettis misses with a takedown
and Szczęsny counters with a head kick. That will keep Pettis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Szczęsny lands with a hook. Pettis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pettis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Szczęsny circles away.
Pettis moves forwards but Szczęsny connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anthony Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick which misses Pettis's front leg but catches the back leg as Pettis tries to avoid it.
Pettis 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.#T3#
A good leg kick by Szczęsny. #TD2#
Szczęsny gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Pettis postures up.
Szczęsny keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pettis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Szczęsny to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pettis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Szczęsny pulls down on the head and he's put Pettis to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Victor Szczęsny!
A pretty intense looking Victor Szczęsny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Trash Fights 23(155 structure)
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
McVaughn darts in and clinches Szczęsny up against the cage.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain a safe position but McVaughn gets an underhook and turns Szczęsny into the cage.
Szczęsny has McVaughn pushed against the cage.
Szczęsny is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Szczęsny stalling in the clinch but McVaughn improves position.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
McVaughn gets tackled into the cage by Szczęsny. Szczęsny maintains the clinch.
Szczęsny trying to stall but McVaughn improves his position.
McVaughn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Szczęsny up against the cage.
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny looking to slow down the pace here.
McVaughn letting Szczęsny take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McVaughn.#T1#
McVaughn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Szczęsny's efforts to push away.
Szczęsny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny looking to slow down the pace here.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
McVaughn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McVaughn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from McVaughn as the two fighters clinch.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Szczęsny stalling against the cage.
McVaughn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Come on Szczęsny - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Szczęsny. #T2#
Szczęsny tries to work over McVaughn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Szczęsny looking to stall.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
Szczęsny tries to stall but McVaughn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Szczęsny takes a knee to the side of the body.
McVaughn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Szczęsny throws an elbow that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from McVaughn.
McVaughn leaning against his opponent.
McVaughn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Szczęsny trying to stall but McVaughn improves his position.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McVaughn as Szczęsny tries to tie him up.
Szczęsny stalling in the clinch but McVaughn improves position. #T3#
Szczęsny takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Victor Szczęsny has been cut.
McVaughn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!
McVaughn lands a right hand.
Szczęsny is still on wobbly legs! Can McVaughn finish him?
McVaughn lands a big right hand that drops Szczęsny! The killer instinct kicks in and McVaughn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McVaughn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory McVaughn!
Gregory McVaughn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Trash Fights 18(155 structure)
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Szczęsny fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hollywood on the side of the head.
Hollywood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
Hollywood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Hollywood.
Hollywood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hollywood slips a straight right by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.
Szczęsny looks to land a right hand but Hollywood moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Szczęsny.
Hollywood swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny throws a looping overhand right but Hollywood ducks down to avoid it.
Szczęsny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#
Szczęsny is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Victor Szczęsny has been cut.
Hollywood misses the jab.
Oh Szczęsny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Szczęsny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Szczęsny seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Hollywood tries to keep at a distance but Szczęsny has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Szczęsny has Hollywood pressed against the cage, preventing Hollywood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hollywood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hollywood misses with a series of wild punches.
Hollywood loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch.
Szczęsny connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Hollywood. Those never looked like landing.
Hollywood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollywood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szczęsny throws out the jab.
Hollywood takes one on the button.#CL#
Szczęsny has Hollywood up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Hollywood dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Szczęsny pressing his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Frankie Hollywood has been cut.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny trying to land knees to the body.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Hollywood blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny prevents Hollywood from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Szczęsny.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
Hollywood throws a poor cross that misses
and Hollywood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frankie Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Szczęsny shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Szczęsny showed some decent athleticism there.
Szczęsny wants to control but Hollywood is keeping him busy.
Szczęsny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hollywood is holding on to half guard well.
Hollywood is looking to improve his position.
Hollywood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Szczęsny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hollywood keeps working.
Hollywood tries to get to full guard but Szczęsny has control of the leg.
Szczęsny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Szczęsny slips a nice elbow through Hollywood's hands, connecting with Hollywood's forehead.
Hollywood is looking to improve his position.
Hollywood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Szczęsny.
Hollywood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hollywood preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Szczęsny throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hollywood to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Szczęsny throws a jab when Hollywood was well out of range.
Szczęsny moves in looking to clinch but Hollywood pushes him off.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollywood can do to turn this around?#TD#
Szczęsny looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hollywood!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hollywood can't do much from the bottom here.
Szczęsny working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hollywood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hollywood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hollywood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Szczęsny is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hollywood jumps into side control!#T1#
Hollywood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szczęsny keeps working.
Hollywood lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Szczęsny down.
Szczęsny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hollywood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Szczęsny stops Hollywood from passing to mount.
Hollywood advances to mount.
Szczęsny tries to reverse the position but Hollywood maintains control.#SUB2#
Hollywood working for a submission but Szczęsny is keeping him at bay.
Szczęsny is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Szczęsny is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Hollywood lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Hollywood is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Szczęsny has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hollywood misses with a head shot.
Szczęsny wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hollywood moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Szczęsny has worked his arm free - good work by Szczęsny!
Szczęsny tries to buck Hollywood off but Hollywood is having none of it.
Szczęsny gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hollywood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hollywood is thwarting Szczęsny's attempts to control the position.
Szczęsny wants to improve his position but Hollywood is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hollywood is trying to work for a kimura but Szczęsny is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hollywood 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.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Szczęsny is defending against the submission attempts here by Hollywood.
#SUB2#
Hollywood seems to be working for a kimura but Szczęsny defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hollywood content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Hollywood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hollywood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hollywood throws a right and a left that Szczęsny avoids nicely.
Hollywood has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A combination from Hollywood does no damage.
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hollywood throws out the jab.
Szczęsny throwing a counter right hand but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Hollywood misses.
Szczęsny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Szczęsny misses with a double jab.
Hollywood lands a nice shot that snaps Szczęsny's head back.
Hollywood throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hollywood might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Szczęsny lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczęsny defending well as Hollywood loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Szczęsny misses with a takedown attempt - Hollywood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hollywood swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
Hollywood misses the jab.
Szczęsny is looking for a counter combo.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick.
Szczęsny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollywood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hollywood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hollywood misses with a few strikes there.
Szczęsny scores with a nice strike.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Szczęsny rushes Hollywood and presses him up against the cage.
Hollywood can't break the clinch.
Hollywood looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Hollywood is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny has him pressed against the cage.
Szczęsny manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Szczęsny displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hollywood up against the cage.
Hollywood being controlled against the cage.
Hollywood can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Szczęsny utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hollywood wants to break free but Szczęsny has control.
Szczęsny has Hollywood pushed against the cage.
Hollywood blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Hollywood misses.
Szczęsny throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollywood.#T4#
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollywood moves away.
A little jabbing left from Hollywood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hollywood takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Szczęsny has Hollywood up against the cage in a clinch.
Szczęsny wants to take the fight to the mat but Hollywood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hollywood is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hollywood prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollywood controls his hands.
Szczęsny taking a breather.
Szczęsny stalling the fight.
Szczęsny seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Szczęsny is pushing Hollywood up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Szczęsny 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Trash Fights 14(155 structure)
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Szczęsny connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Fellows pushes Szczęsny up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Fellows.
Fellows tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Fellows working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fellows makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Szczęsny is looking to control Fellows's arms but Fellows gets an underhook and turns him. Now Szczęsny has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Szczęsny can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Szczęsny is looking to control Fellows's arms but Fellows gets an underhook and turns him. Now Szczęsny has his back to the cage.
Fellows lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Fellows throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szczęsnys head.
Szczęsny has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fellows after a bit of a struggle.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain a safe position but Fellows gets an underhook and turns Szczęsny into the cage.
Szczęsny pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fellows lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fellows throws a head punch that misses.
Fellows tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Nice body punch from Fellows. #T1#
Szczęsny is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Szczęsny looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Fellows moves out of range easily.
Fellows bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Szczęsny's head backwards.#ROC2#
Szczęsny is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Victor Szczęsny has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Szczęsny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Szczęsny looking to stall.
Szczęsny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fellows misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fellows lands a nice shot to the body.
Fellows working aggressively here.
A short left from Fellows.
Fellows lands with a short shot to the head.
Fellows dips a shoulder and cracks Szczęsny with a mighty uppercut! Szczęsny falls back against the cage and Fellows unloads with a barrage of strikes! Szczęsny is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fellows screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Fellows!
Dean Fellows really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Trash Fights 10(155 structure)
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Szczęsny's corner calls for a 1-2. Szczęsny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Szczęsny tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination.
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a nice body shot.
Hoshino throws a nice looking combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good exchange - Szczęsny coming out on top.
A shot to the body from Hoshino misses
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Szczęsny.
Hoshino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hoshino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szczęsny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoshino has time to react.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szczęsny slips a straight right by Hoshino.#T1#
Szczęsny slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSzczęsny.
Hoshino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoshino misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Szczęsny lands.
Hoshino swinging wildly here.
Szczęsny moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a combination that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Szczęsny is out of range.
Hoshino throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.#T2#
Szczęsny throws a head kick but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny thows a body kick. Hoshino tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Szczęsny.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Szczęsny moves into the clinch.
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino misses with a double jab.
Szczęsny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoshino takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Hoshino misses
and Szczęsny counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hoshino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Szczęsny lands with a right hand.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
Hoshino misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Hoshino takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoshino.
#CL#
Szczęsny has managed to clinch.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoshino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szczęsny taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczęsny stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Szczęsny is looking to control Hoshino's arms but Hoshino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Szczęsny has his back to the cage.
Szczęsny crunches a lovely knee into Hoshino's ribcage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right from Hoshino on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hoshino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino cracks Szczęsny with a nice body shot.
Hoshino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Szczęsny is looking to slow Hoshino down with leg kicks.
Szczęsny is looking to slow Hoshino down with leg kicks.
Hoshino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szczęsny slips a jab from Hoshino.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hoshino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoshino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Szczęsny.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hoshino blocks a low kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szczęsny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoshino throws a combination that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Hoshino was not able to check.
Hoshino misses with a hook
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Szczęsny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoshino.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoshino throws a combination that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Szczęsny doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoshino circles away.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoshino misses with a double jab
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoshino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Szczęsny connects with a single shot there.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Hoshino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Szczęsny misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczęsny thumps Hoshino with a low kick.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczęsny, right into the meat.
Hoshino is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hoshino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Szczęsny dives in and grabs Hoshino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoshino pushes down on Szczęsny's head and hops out.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body. Hoshino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Hoshino throws a lazy right hand but Szczęsny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Hoshino.
Szczęsny appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a solid leg kick but Hoshino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Szczęsny.#CL#
Szczęsny forces Hoshino back against the cage and clinches.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Szczęsny manages to break the clinch.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the head.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoshino misses with a hook
and Szczęsny counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Szczęsny. #ES2#
Hoshino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoshino can do to turn this around?
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!
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoshino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshino misses with a hook.
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Szczęsny seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Szczęsny as he connects with a hook.
Hoshino leaves Szczęsny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoshino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Szczęsny misses.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Szczęsny slips under a jab.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Szczęsny avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Szczęsny.
Hoshino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Szczęsny to score with a decent uppercut.
Szczęsny takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A combination from Hoshino does no damage.
Szczęsny jabs Hoshino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Szczęsny slips a jab from Hoshino.
Szczęsny tried to counter with a leg kick but Hoshino avoided it.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Szczęsny was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoshino.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino swinging wildly here.
Szczęsny thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoshino if he has to take too many more of those.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Hoshino is having none of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczęsny, right into the meat.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Hoshino.
#T2#
Szczęsny misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoshino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoshino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny blocks a jab.
Szczęsny is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hoshino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Szczęsny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Szczęsny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szczęsny goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Szczęsny closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoshino quickly recovers to half guard.
Szczęsny content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Kantaro Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoshino wants to control the action here but instead Szczęsny manages to pass to full mount!
Hoshino bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hoshino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoshino trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Hoshino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoshino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Szczęsny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoshino defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Hoshino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hoshino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoshino landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szczęsny is trying to keep Hoshino in close.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Hoshino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Szczęsny manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoshino has Szczęsny in his guard.#REVR#
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Szczęsny with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szczęsny, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Trash Fights 6 (155 Structure)
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Cider throws a jab when Szczęsny was well out of range.
A jab from Cider misses.
Szczęsny tries to counter by clinching up but Cider breaks away and moves out of range.
Cider throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Cider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cider connects with a leg kick. Szczęsny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Szczęsny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Szczęsny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cider tried to score with a low kick but Szczęsny checks it.
A jab from Szczęsny does it's job there.
Cider drops his hands momentarily and Szczęsny takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Szczęsny misses the jab.
Szczęsny blocks a leg kick.
Szczęsny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cider lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider misses with a low kick as Szczęsny jumps back.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Cider .
Cider missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szczęsny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Cider misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Cider looks to throw the jab but Szczęsny is out of range.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
A solid leg kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Cider swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Szczęsny checks a leg kick.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szczęsny is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Szczęsny down.
Cider is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Szczęsny is able to avoid easily.
Szczęsny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cider checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cider is able to avoid easily.
Cider throws a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it.
Szczęsny fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cider just manages to avoid it.
Cider throws the kick towards the body but Szczęsny avoids it.
Szczęsny slips a straight right by Cider .
Szczęsny quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Szczęsny blocks a leg kick.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Cider scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Szczęsny wants to clinch up but Cider keeps it at a distance.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Szczęsny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cider at a distance.
Szczęsny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Szczęsny counters with a nice leg kick.
Cider misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny is looking to counter punch.
Cider gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Cider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider misses with a hook
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Cider was not able to check.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Cider 's knee.
Cider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Szczęsny or perhaps it was just good defense by Cider , which made it look bad.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Cider throws a body kick.
#T3#
Szczęsny misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cider 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cider duly obliges.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Szczęsny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Szczęsny lands a slapping body shot.
Szczęsny digs a good hook to Cider 's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Szczęsny.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Cider scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top.
Cider circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cider lands with an overhand left.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider .
Cider 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cider duly obliges.
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny. #T4#
Szczęsny delivers a nice body kick.
Szczęsny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider .
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Szczęsny fails with the takedown.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Cider .
Cider misses with a low kick.
Szczęsny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Cider avoids it.
Cider throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny checks a low kick from Cider .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Cider does no damage.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Szczęsny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Cider dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Szczęsny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
Nice shot lands for Cider .
Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cider lands a slapping body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Szczęsny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Szczęsny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
Cider lands with a cross.
Szczęsny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider misses with a right hand
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Cider . No joy for Szczęsny on that attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cider .
Szczęsny lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny slips a straight right by Cider .
Cider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Szczęsny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Szczęsny might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
Szczęsny feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cider swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szczęsny looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Cider .
Cider lands with a hook. Szczęsny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Cider misses.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cider thows a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Cider takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Cider .
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Cider misses. #T2#
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Jab from Cider .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider thows a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it
and Szczęsny counters with a nice body kick.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Szczęsny was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cider .
Szczęsny checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Szczęsny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cider throws a front kick aimed at Szczęsny's knee but Szczęsny avoids it well.
Szczęsny tried to counter with a leg kick but Cider avoided it.
Szczęsny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Szczęsny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cider does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Szczęsny tried to counter with a leg kick but Cider avoided it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Szczęsny. Cider shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Cider .
Cider misses with a looping left.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cider connects with a body shot.
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider .
#T3#
Szczęsny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider is looking to land body kicks.
Cider lands with a cross.
Cider lands with a nice body punch.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
Szczęsny dives in for a single leg takedown but Cider sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cider takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cider takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Szczęsny catches Cider with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szczęsny throws out the jab.
Szczęsny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Szczęsny. Szczęsny obviously looking to wear him down.
Szczęsny throws the left hand but Cider avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Cider 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider motions for Szczęsny to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider connects with a good right hand that stumbles Szczęsny. Szczęsny circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Szczęsny lands a body shot.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up but Cider circles away and keeps his distance.
Cider misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a one-two to the body.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Cider 's knee. #CL#
Szczęsny rushes Cider and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider .
Szczęsny effectively controlling the action here.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Cider 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cider throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Cider misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Szczęsny was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cider throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider moves out of range of the leg kick from Szczęsny.
Cider takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Szczęsny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Szczęsny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick
letting Cider counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cider misses with a body punch
and Szczęsny counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Cider slips a jab and a cross from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Szczęsny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny tried to counter with a leg kick but Cider avoided it.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Cider throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Szczęsny connects with the punch.
Cider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Szczęsny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Szczęsny swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Szczęsny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
Szczęsny tries to score with a low kick but Cider moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Cider misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Szczęsny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cider .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. Cider looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Szczęsny lands but Cider takes it in his stride.
Cider misses with a hook.
Szczęsny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Szczęsny clinches. #BC2#
Cider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Cider looks to throw the jab but Szczęsny is out of range.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Szczęsny throwing a counter right hand but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Szczęsny is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider .
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szczęsny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cider defends it nicely.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Szczęsny - just one landing. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Szczęsny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Szczęsny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Szczęsny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny with a nice cross.
Cider scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szczęsny's corner calls for a 1-2. Szczęsny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Szczęsny swings widly with a right hand
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cider is looking to slow Szczęsny down with leg kicks.
Cider 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Szczęsny with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Cider .
I've got Cider winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider !
Justin Cider decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 145
Date: Jan 10, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for Carlyle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carlyle scores with a jab. Szczęsny acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Carlyle pushes Szczęsny up against the cage in a clinch.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Szczęsny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carlyle's defenses.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carlyle lands a hook that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Carlyle stalling.
Szczęsny is pressed up against the cage. Carlyle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Szczęsny down to the mat. Szczęsny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Szczęsny has closed the distance and engaged Carlyle in a clinch.
Carlyle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Carlyle successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlyle pulls Szczęsny in close to his closed guard and prevents Szczęsny from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carlyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szczęsny is one step ahead there.
Carlyle trying to control the position.
#T1#
Carlyle is adopting a defensive guard.
Szczęsny lands a couple of digs.
Szczęsny throws an elbow that misses. Carlyle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Szczęsny's guard. Nice move by Carlyle!#REVR##SUB2#
Szczęsny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlyle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szczęsny looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Carlyle wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Carlyle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carlyle won't allow Szczęsny to sweep him here.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Carlyle postures up.
Carlyle preventing the sweep.
Carlyle trying to control but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
Szczęsny seems keen to control Carlyle's posture.
Carlyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Szczęsny is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##SUB2#
Szczęsny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carlyle moves in looking to clinch but Szczęsny pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carlyle, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Szczęsny.
Carlyle throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Szczęsny scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Szczęsny throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Carlyle sneaks back into half guard.
Szczęsny is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carlyle wants to improve his position but Szczęsny is controlling well.
#T4#
Carlyle is working hard here to advance position.
Szczęsny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Szczęsny slows the pace down in half guard.
Carlyle moves into full guard.
Carlyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szczęsny is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carlyle is on top in guard.
#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Carlyle 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.
#R2#
Carlyle throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carlyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Szczęsny pinned against the cage. Szczęsny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Szczęsny sizes up Carlyle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carlyle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Carlyle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Carlyle seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny is trying to control but can't.
Carlyle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Carlyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szczęsny keeps working.
Carlyle controlling the action here.#SUB#
Carlyle is working for an americana but Szczęsny has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Carlyle was thinking about the submission.
Carlyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szczęsny can do to turn this around?
Carlyle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Szczęsny is trying to keep Carlyle in close.
Carlyle wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Szczęsny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlyle is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Szczęsny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczęsny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Szczęsny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#ES2#
Szczęsny has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Carlyle is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Carlyle lands an elbow that stopped Szczęsny in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Victor Szczęsny has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Szczęsny as Carlyle tries to tie him up.
Carlyle misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Szczęsny tries to land a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks with his arms.
Carlyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carlyle has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow strike.
Szczęsny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carlyle's defenses.
Szczęsny trying to control the position but instead, Carlyle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Szczęsny into the cage.
Szczęsny trying to control the position but instead, Carlyle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Szczęsny into the cage.
Carlyle gets through Szczęsny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny trying to control the position but instead, Carlyle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Szczęsny into the cage.
Szczęsny with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carlyle throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Szczęsny taking a breather. #BC#
Carlyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carlyle shoots in looking for a takedown. Szczęsny tries to sprawl out of it but Carlyle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Szczęsny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Szczęsny misses the target.
Carlyle attempts a counter takedown but Szczęsny avoids it well and moves away.
Szczęsny swats away the attempt to clinch by Carlyle.
Carlyle misses with a straight right.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlyle checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlyle moves out of range of the body kick from Szczęsny.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Szczęsny enables Carlyle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Szczęsny manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit 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!
Szczęsny being controlled here, momentarily.
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 Charles Carlyle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Carlyle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Szczęsny darts in looking for a takedown but Carlyle gets double underhooks and turns Szczęsny into the cage.
Carlyle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Szczęsny tries to avoid it but Carlyle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Szczęsny to the ground. Szczęsny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Szczęsny throws an off balance right hand
and Carlyle counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Carlyle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Carlyle prevents Szczęsny from improving his position.
Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Can Carlyle finish him?
Szczęsny is refusing to be controlled, as Carlyle sits in half guard.
Carlyle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Szczęsny seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlyle is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Carlyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Szczęsny has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Carlyle seems to be working for a kimura but Szczęsny defends the submission attempt.
Szczęsny on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carlyle is looking to advance position but Szczęsny won't allow it.
Carlyle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Szczęsny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Szczęsny wants to get back to his feet.
Szczęsny trying to control here.
Carlyle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Szczęsny! #SUB#
Carlyle looking for a guillotine from mount but Szczęsny is having none of it. #SUB#
Carlyle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Szczęsny is desperately trying to improve his position but Carlyle has a good base and remains in mount.
Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Carlyle controlling the position easily from mount.
Carlyle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Szczęsny wants to hold on but Carlyle pushes him away.
Carlyle tries to control but Szczęsny wriggling away. #SUB#
Carlyle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Szczęsny has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Szczęsny!
Szczęsny throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szczęsny throws an elbow that misses. Carlyle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Szczęsny's guard. Nice move by Carlyle!#REVR#
Carlyle wants to pass the guard but Szczęsny is keeping the position.#T4#
Carlyle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carlyle working away.
Szczęsny is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Carlyle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Charles Carlyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carlyle controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlyle trying to control the position but Szczęsny is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Carlyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carlyle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Carlyle!
Charles Carlyle very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 144
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Szczęsny fails with a takedown attempt.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick.
It looked like Bakiyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakiyev sizes up Szczęsny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny connects with an inside leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Bakiyev moves out of range easily.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny misses with a double jab
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Szczęsny throws out a leg kick but Bakiyev moves out of range and Szczęsny only half commits.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bakiyev misses with a hook
and Szczęsny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Szczęsny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakiyev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakiyev checks it well.
A head kick misses from Szczęsny.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bakiyev misses with a straight right. #T2#
Szczęsny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakiyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczęsny.
Bakiyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Szczęsny moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick that knocks Bakiyev off balance momentarily.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Bakiyev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakiyev tests Szczęsny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny slips a jab from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bakiyev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Szczęsny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bakiyev throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Bakiyev slips under a jab.
Szczęsny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Szczęsny tries a low kick but Bakiyev avoids it.
Szczęsny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szczęsny looks for the body kick but Bakiyev saw that one coming.
Bakiyev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Szczęsny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Szczęsny throws a looping overhand right but Bakiyev ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses its target.
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczęsny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczęsny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Szczęsny sizes up Bakiyev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bakiyev throws a sloppy body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bakiyev misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a series of strikes. Bakiyev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakiyev misses the target.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Szczęsny misses the target.
Bakiyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bakiyev misses with an uppercut.
Bakiyev is looking to wear down Szczęsny with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Szczęsny is looking to clinch.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up.
Szczęsny walks into a stiff left hand from Bakiyev.
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 Toktogulovich Bakiyev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev connects with a looping right hand.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that Bakiyev semi-blocks.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Szczęsny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczęsny looks to land a right hand but Bakiyev moved out of range.
Szczęsny slips under a jab.#T1#
Szczęsny dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakiyev. That did some damage!
Bakiyev swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szczęsny lands the left hand.
Bakiyev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Szczęsny swinging wildly here.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Szczęsny ducked under it nicely.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick that misses.
Szczęsny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Szczęsny tried to score with a low kick but Bakiyev checks it.#T2#
Bakiyev misses with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Szczęsny throws out a loose jab but Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny blocks a jab.
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Bakiyev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That kick from Szczęsny tenderised Bakiyev's leg. Bakiyev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Bakiyev lands a jab to the nose.
Bakiyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Szczęsny moves into range and connects with a jab.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick which misses Bakiyev's front leg but catches the back leg as Bakiyev tries to avoid it.
Bakiyev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Szczęsny wants to land a leg kick but Bakiyev is out of range.
It looked like Bakiyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the body.
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakiyev throws a big shot that misses.
Bakiyev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Bakiyev avoids it.
Szczęsny gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny misses with a double jab
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny misses with a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Szczęsny swings widly with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szczęsny.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Bakiyev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bakiyev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bakiyev misses with a straight right.
Szczęsny misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the body kick from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Szczęsny.
Bakiyev throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakiyev slips a jab from Szczęsny.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.#T1#
Szczęsny lands with an overhand left.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good shot there by Bakiyev.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakiyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczęsny.
Bakiyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakiyev manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny swings for the body but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Szczęsny tries to move into range but Bakiyev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Szczęsny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Bakiyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Szczęsny.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny walks into a stiff left hand from Bakiyev.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Szczęsny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bakiyev.
Nice uppercut there from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses the body punch
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Szczęsny misses with a hook to the body
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakiyev misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny digs a good body shot into Bakiyev's ribs.
Bakiyev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Szczęsny thumps Bakiyev with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakiyev misses the target.
Szczęsny clobbers Bakiyev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Szczęsny throws the kick towards the body but Bakiyev avoids it.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
Szczęsny has his takedown stuffed
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Szczęsny
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakiyev.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toktogulovich Bakiyev.
Well Bakiyev 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
CEFC Live 68
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Szczęsny misses
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szczęsny thinking.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Jitsu Jim that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Szczęsny lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.#TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into Szczęsny's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Szczęsny escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Szczęsny looking to control.
#T1#
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown 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.#SUB2#
Szczęsny has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Szczęsny has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Szczęsny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown works over Szczęsny with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Brown cracks Szczęsny with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Szczęsny is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Szczęsny stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Szczęsny looking to pass the guard.
Szczęsny seems to have recovered his senses.
Szczęsny won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown is pushing down on Szczęsny's leg trying to pass to half guard. Szczęsny is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Szczęsny slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown is in close to Szczęsny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Szczęsny working a defensive guard here.
Brown cracks Szczęsny with a solid left hand.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Szczęsny working a defensive guard here.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Szczęsny looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczęsny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Szczęsny trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Szczęsny holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown throws a right hand that Szczęsny ducks under and follows up with a left that Szczęsny also avoids with ease.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Szczęsny trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Szczęsny throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is in close to Szczęsny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown distracts Szczęsny with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szczęsny can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny looking to control.
#T1#
Brown is working Szczęsny over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown trying to control but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown stands up over Szczęsny, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Brown 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.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown pushes down on Szczęsny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Szczęsny trying to control here.
Brown wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy. #T2#
Szczęsny tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Szczęsny is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szczęsny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to full guard.
Szczęsny has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to full guard.
Szczęsny tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Szczęsny is defending well.
Szczęsny is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Szczęsny is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Szczęsny's hands, connecting with Szczęsny's forehead.
Brown not doing much here.
Szczęsny is trying to control but can't.
Szczęsny might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy.
Szczęsny is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Szczęsny is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Szczęsny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown lands a big elbow - Szczęsny is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 240
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Szczęsny.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szczęsny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Szczęsny sprawls well.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Szczęsny circles away and keeps his distance.
Szczęsny tries a quick counter leg kick but Anderson is wise to it.
Szczęsny takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Szczęsny closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Szczęsny stalling in the clinch.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Szczęsny.
#T1#
Szczęsny stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Szczęsny closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Szczęsny tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Szczęsny breaks from the clinch.
Szczęsny tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Szczęsny is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
A big right from Anderson misses. #CL#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Szczęsny tries to tie him up.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson throws a right hand that Szczęsny ducks under and follows up with a left that Szczęsny also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szczęsny.
Anderson tries to counter by clinching up but Szczęsny breaks away and moves out of range.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Szczęsny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Szczęsny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Szczęsny scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Anderson manages to mount him!
Anderson controlling from mount. #T3#
Anderson works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Szczęsny preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is not going to allow Szczęsny to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Anderson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Szczęsny taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brownie Anderson!
A very excited looking Brownie Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEFC 315
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Szczęsny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakiyev throws out the jab.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Szczęsny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Szczęsny misses the jab.
Bakiyev cracks Szczęsny with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bakiyev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny misses with a hook to the body
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakiyev stuns Szczęsny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Bakiyev's head but Bakiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Szczęsny connects with a body shot.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Bakiyev moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakiyev misses the target.
Szczęsny lands a nice hook to Bakiyev's body. Bakiyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Szczęsny darts in looking for a takedown but Bakiyev gets double underhooks and turns Szczęsny into the cage.
Szczęsny tried to score with a low kick but Bakiyev checks it.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Bakiyev misses with a looping left.
Szczęsny was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Szczęsny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bakiyev. Bakiyev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Szczęsny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakiyev checks it well.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Szczęsny throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Szczęsny rushes Bakiyev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bakiyev avoids it.#BC#
Bakiyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bakiyev throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczęsny lands with an uppercut that bounces Bakiyev off the cage and back into range.
Bakiyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Szczęsny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Szczęsny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bakiyev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakiyev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A big left from Bakiyev misses.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Szczęsny! But no joy.
Szczęsny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Bakiyev misses with a looping right.
Szczęsny misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Bakiyev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny scores with a spinning back kick!
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakiyev slips under a jab from Szczęsny.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Szczęsny ducked under it nicely.
Szczęsny tries a quick counter leg kick but Bakiyev is wise to it.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Bakiyev's head but Bakiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Szczęsny 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.
#R2#
Bakiyev misses with an uppercut. Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a nice kick to the body.
Szczęsny lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Szczęsny lands with a nice combination. Bakiyev backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Szczęsny does no damage.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bakiyev throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szczęsny scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Szczęsny tries to work over Bakiyev's front leg with a kick but Bakiyev checks it.
It looked like Bakiyev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Szczęsny.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bakiyev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szczęsny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Szczęsny throws a fast counter high kick but Bakiyev manages to duck under it in time.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev misses with a straight right.
Szczęsny appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Szczęsny throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bakiyev.
Szczęsny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szczęsny throws a hook but Bakiyev blocks it.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut. Bakiyev saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Szczęsny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bakiyev doesn't seem phased though.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bakiyev lands a nice looking body shot.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bakiyev takes a step back to recover.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
#T3#
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut.
Szczęsny looks to land a left hand but Bakiyev moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny cracks Bakiyev with a good jab.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bakiyev's head backwards.
Szczęsny is looking to score with low kicks.
Bakiyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Szczęsny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakiyev moves away.
Bakiyev blocks the body kick.
Bakiyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny throws an overhand right that lands on Bakiyev's shoulder, as Bakiyev tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bakiyev throws a sloppy body shot
and Bakiyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Szczęsny connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakiyev misses the target.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Szczęsny does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Bakiyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Szczęsny lands a right hook to the body.
Szczęsny missing with a left hand there. Bakiyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Szczęsny. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Szczęsny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
A jab from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up.
Bakiyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Szczęsny swings for the body but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev throwing a counter right hand but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Szczęsny.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Bakiyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakiyev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Bakiyev moves out of range as Szczęsny strikes.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny misses the shot to the body.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bakiyev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szczęsny can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Szczęsny feints and as Bakiyev raises his hands in defense, Szczęsny changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakiyev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Szczęsny wants to control from the top but Bakiyev keeps moving.
Szczęsny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##ES#
Bakiyev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Szczęsny is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Bakiyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny with a hook.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny misses with a takedown
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bakiyev missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczęsny throws a hook but Bakiyev blocks it.#T4#
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Bakiyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Szczęsny ducked under it nicely.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Szczęsny scores with a shot to the body.
Szczęsny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny looks to throw a body kick
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakiyev blocks a leg kick.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Szczęsny.
I've got Szczęsny winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
CEFC 311
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Pedan throws an overhand right that lands on Szczęsny's shoulder, as Szczęsny tries to avoid the shot.
Pedan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pedan darts in trying to clinch
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pedan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Szczęsny is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Victor Szczęsny has been cut.
Szczęsny punishes Pedan's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Szczęsny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pedan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pedan throws a jab when Szczęsny was well out of range.
Szczęsny seems to have got his legs back now.
Szczęsny throws a nice head kick!
Pedan lands a body shot.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pedan throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczęsny tests Pedan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Pedan closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Pedan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pedan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pedan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Szczęsny blocks the elbow strike.
Szczęsny is trying to stall.
Szczęsny is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Szczęsny blocks the elbow strike.
Pedan looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Pedan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Pedan has Szczęsny up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Pedan manages to break the clinch.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pedan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Szczęsny wants to slow Pedan down by chopping away at his legs.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Pedan moves out of range. #T2#
Pedan throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Pedan looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Szczęsny.
Pedan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Szczęsny's calf.
Alexander Pedan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedan throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Szczęsny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Pedan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Pedan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pedan misses with a hook
and Pedan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pedan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
Pedan looks to throw the jab but Szczęsny is out of range.
Szczęsny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pedan loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch.
Szczęsny tried to counter with a leg kick but Pedan avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedan misses the target.
That kick from Szczęsny tenderised Pedan's leg. Pedan is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Szczęsny slips a jab and a cross from Pedan.
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pedan will feel that in the morning.
Pedan lands with a cross.
Pedan throws a chopping leg kick but Szczęsny manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pedan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pedan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Szczęsny with that takedown attempt.
Pedan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL2#
Pedan has managed to clinch.
Szczęsny stalling in the clinch but Pedan improves position.
Szczęsny blocks an uppercut.
Szczęsny has Pedan pressed against the cage, preventing Pedan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pedan throws a head punch that misses. #T4##BC2#
Pedan breaks from the clinch.
Pedan slaps away a takedown attempt from Szczęsny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pedan throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Pedan throws a lazy right hand but Szczęsny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Szczęsny misses its target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pedan throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szczęsny slips under a jab.
Szczęsny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pedan throws out the jab.
Pedan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pedan misses with an uppercut. Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pedan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pedan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczęsny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Szczęsny appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Szczęsny moves into the clinch.
Szczęsny tries to break free but Pedan pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pedan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny'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.
#R2#
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pedan.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pedan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pedan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pedan wants it to stay on the feet.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedan.
Szczęsny scores with a head kick.
Pedan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Szczęsny takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pedan avoids the head kick by Szczęsny.
Pedan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pedan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Szczęsny cracks Pedan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pedan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szczęsny checks a low kick from Pedan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
Alexander Pedan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pedan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pedan checks a leg kick nicely.
Pedan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Szczęsny. Szczęsny circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Szczęsny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pedan misses with a low kick as Szczęsny jumps back.
Pedan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSzczęsny.
Szczęsny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Szczęsny lands with an uppercut that bounces Pedan off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Szczęsny closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pedan quickly recovers to half guard.
Szczęsny trying to control the action but Pedan is working from the bottom.
Szczęsny wants to pass to mount but Pedan is defending the position.
Pedan wants to improve his position but Szczęsny is controlling well.
#T2#
Pedan is trying to stand back up but Szczęsny is controlling him
Szczęsny missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pedan keeping hold of Szczęsny's head, controlling as best he can.
Pedan wants to improve his position but Szczęsny is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Szczęsny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Szczęsny not doing much here.
#T3#
Pedan has hold of Szczęsny's hands but Szczęsny slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Szczęsny seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pedan is controlling Szczęsny's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pedan is refusing to be controlled, as Szczęsny sits in half guard.
Pedan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Szczęsny.
Pedan is looking for a sweep. Szczęsny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pedan is trying is best to control the position here.
Szczęsny winds up and cracks Pedan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Pedan is looking to escape.
Szczęsny is looking to advance position but Pedan won't allow it.
Szczęsny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pedan is doing well to control the position and prevent Szczęsny from advancing to side control.
Pedan tries to kick Szczęsny off but Szczęsny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pedan wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szczęsny not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pedan is refusing to be controlled, as Szczęsny sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Szczęsny swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedan.
Szczęsny takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pedan swinging wildly here.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pedan misses with a head kick.
Szczęsny throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pedan avoids it.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw.
Szczęsny blocks a jab.
Szczęsny attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pedan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szczęsny, as that shot connected.
Good leg kick by Pedan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick that misses.
Pedan tries a head kick but it misses.
Szczęsny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pedan scores with a decent looking hook.
Pedan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Szczęsny tried to counter with a leg kick but Pedan avoided it.
Pedan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Szczęsny checks it well.
Szczęsny defending well as Pedan loads up on a big left hand.
Szczęsny swings for the body but Pedan moves out of range.
Pedan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Szczęsny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pedan tries to clinch up.
Szczęsny avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Szczęsny tenderised Pedan's leg. Pedan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pedan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pedan walks into a straight right hand from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny scores with a nice strike.
Pedan misses with a straight right.
Szczęsny lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Szczęsny thows a body kick. Pedan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pedan looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Pedan missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szczęsny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pedan throws out the jab.
Szczęsny dodges the punch combination from Pedan.
#T2#
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pedan is looking to clinch but Szczęsny is avoiding it.
Pedan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Pedan. Those never looked like landing.
Szczęsny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pedan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Szczęsny does it's job there.
Pedan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pedan stuffs the takedown.
Pedan unleashes a big counter combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pedan blocks a leg kick.
Szczęsny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pedan. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Pedan.
A quick step to the side and Szczęsny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Pedan darts in and clinches Szczęsny up against the cage.
Szczęsny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Pedan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pedan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Szczęsny fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Pedan misses.
Szczęsny throws a counter high kick but Pedan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pedan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pedan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pedan is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Szczęsny was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pedan.
Pedan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Pedan looks to land a combination but Szczęsny avoids it well.
Szczęsny is looking to counter punch.
Pedan throws the left hand but Szczęsny avoids the punch easily.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Szczęsny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Szczęsny slips a jab from Pedan.
Szczęsny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pedan at a distance.
Pedan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pedan misses with a double jab.
A big left from Szczęsny misses.
Pedan lands with a shot to the body.
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Pedan.
A big right from Pedan misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Victor Szczęsny.
I think Szczęsny 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
A determined Victor Szczęsny didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 236
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Szczęsny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Rojas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny slips under a jab.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczęsny throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny cracks Rojas with an open hand slap.
Rojas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rojas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Szczęsny gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rojas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Szczęsny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
Szczęsny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szczęsny lands with a hook. Rojas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rojas tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Rojas throws a leg kick
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rojas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Szczęsny misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Szczęsny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas sets himself, and Szczęsny steps forward looking for the clinch! Rojas avoids it this time.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczęsny throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rojas, right into the meat.
Szczęsny slips a jab and a cross from Rojas.
Szczęsny lands with a nice body punch.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rojas thows a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Rojas 's knee.
Szczęsny scores with a decent looking hook.
Szczęsny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Szczęsny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rojas.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Szczęsny tries a quick counter leg kick but Rojas is wise to it.
Rojas lands an overhand right.#T3#
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to the body from Rojas misses
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rojas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rojas keeps Szczęsny at a distance using the push kick.
Szczęsny with a jab.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Szczęsny slips under a jab from Rojas.
The fighters circling - Szczęsny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Szczęsny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczęsny.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Szczęsny has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rojas slips a straight right by Szczęsny.
Rojas throws a low kick but Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Szczęsny misses with a looping right.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny throws a chopping leg kick but Rojas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rojas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Szczęsny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rojas's head.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas scores with a jab. Szczęsny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Szczęsny scores with a head kick.
Szczęsny connects with a right hand. Rojas shakes it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
Nice straight punches there by Szczęsny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rojas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Szczęsny on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Szczęsny.
Rojas scores with a one two! Szczęsny had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Szczęsny wants to slow Rojas down by chopping away at his legs.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Szczęsny flicks out a counter leg kick but Rojas steps away.
Rojas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Szczęsny misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rojas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Szczęsny tries to move into range but Rojas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Szczęsny moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Nice jab there from Rojas. #ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Rojas throws a series of punches but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rojas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas keeps the fight on the outside.
Szczęsny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
Szczęsny takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Szczęsny works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Rojas punishes Szczęsny's body with a nice straight punch.
Szczęsny clobbers Rojas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Szczęsny. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
#T2#
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rojas misses with a body kick.
Rojas misses with a body punch
and Szczęsny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny. #CL2#
Szczęsny rushes Rojas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rojas working aggressively here.
#T3##BC#
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Szczęsny works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick as Rojas jumps back.
It looked like Rojas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rojas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Szczęsny misses with a straight left.
Rojas misses with a jab to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut
and Rojas counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczęsny on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Szczęsny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rojas momentarily.
Rojas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Szczęsny lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rojas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rojas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Szczęsny scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Szczęsny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Szczęsny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rojas's sensitive parts.
Szczęsny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
Rojas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Szczęsny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Szczęsny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rojas as he avoids it easily.
Szczęsny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rojas misses with a jab to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Rojas throws the kick towards the body but Szczęsny avoids it.
Szczęsny only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Rojas misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szczęsny moves in looking to clinch but Rojas pushes him off.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Szczęsny unleashes a big counter combination but Rojas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy body shot
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szczęsny thinking.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Szczęsny scores with a head kick. Rojas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rojas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczęsny looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Szczęsny gets a clinch.
Rojas trying to stall but Szczęsny improves his position.
Szczęsny is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rojas pushes Szczęsny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Rojas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Szczęsny breaks from the clinch.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Rojas.
A shot to the body from Rojas misses
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Szczęsny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Szczęsny's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Szczęsny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Szczęsny throws a lazy head kick
and Szczęsny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas fails to land with a series of punches.
Szczęsny tries a quick counter leg kick but Rojas is wise to it.
Rojas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rojas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Szczęsny is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him?
Szczęsny lands a head kick!
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas with a jab.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szczęsny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Szczęsny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rojas is fending him off so far but Szczęsny persists. Nope, Rojas circles away and we're back to standing.
Szczęsny connects with a looping right hand.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Szczęsny's shoulder, as Szczęsny tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Rojas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Szczęsny.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Szczęsny looks for a takedown but Rojas sprawls well.
It looked like Rojas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Szczęsny tests Rojas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Szczęsny.#T4#
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Szczęsny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Szczęsny seems to have recovered his senses.
Rojas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Szczęsny.
Rojas cracks Szczęsny with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rojas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Szczęsny throws a lazy head kick
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick that knocks Rojas off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emilio Rojas.
Well Szczęsny 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 234
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Szczęsny coming out on top.
Nazarethyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazarethyan throws the kick towards the body but Szczęsny avoids it.
Szczęsny lands a jab.
Nazarethyan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut. Nazarethyan saw that one coming.
Nazarethyan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nazarethyan with a poor takedown
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking body kick.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
And Nazarethyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Szczęsny pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Szczęsny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nazarethyan as he jumps to the side.
Szczęsny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny thuds a left hand into Nazarethyan's body.
Nazarethyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarethyan moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nazarethyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Szczęsny misses with a hook.
Nazarethyan feints and then cracks Szczęsny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Szczęsny down.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarethyan needs to keep his hands up - Szczęsny had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Nazarethyan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szczęsny looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarethyan in side control, throwing shots but Szczęsny defends.
Szczęsny manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Szczęsny gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szczęsny seems keen to control Nazarethyan's posture.
Nazarethyan postures up.
Szczęsny has momentary wrist control but Nazarethyan slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Szczęsny is looking for a triangle but Nazarethyan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Nazarethyan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Nazarethyan postures up.
Nazarethyan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nazarethyan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nazarethyan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarethyan cracks Szczęsny with a solid left hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nazarethyan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nazarethyan throws a big elbow that misses.
Nazarethyan wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Szczęsny looking for a sweep. Not yet Szczęsny, not yet.
Nazarethyan controlling from the top position.
Nazarethyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Nazarethyan working some strikes from top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nazarethyan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nazarethyan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Szczęsny working a defensive guard here.
Szczęsny is really struggling to control Nazarethyan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Szczęsny finds it's target.
Szczęsny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick which misses Nazarethyan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazarethyan tries to avoid it.
Szczęsny clobbers Nazarethyan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Szczęsny tries to land a front kick but Nazarethyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nazarethyan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nazarethyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nazarethyan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazarethyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body. Nazarethyan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazarethyan swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Nazarethyan. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nazarethyan checks a leg kick.
Nazarethyan unleashes a big counter combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nazarethyan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarethyan can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny connects with a right hand. Nazarethyan shakes it off.
Nazarethyan shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Nazarethyan dives in for a single leg takedown but Szczęsny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Szczęsny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazarethyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Szczęsny or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazarethyan, which made it look bad.
Szczęsny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nazarethyan circles away.#TD2#
Nazarethyan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nazarethyan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Szczęsny regains half guard.
Szczęsny controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nazarethyan wants to pass to mount but Szczęsny is defending the position. #T2#
Szczęsny is trying to maintain the position but Nazarethyan is very close to passing his half guard.
Nazarethyan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Szczęsny looking for submissions off his back.
Nazarethyan lands strikes from half guard.
Nazarethyan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nazarethyan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nazarethyan lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Ground and pound from Nazarethyan. #T3#
Szczęsny is staying active underneath Nazarethyan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nazarethyan working Szczęsny over with strikes.
Nazarethyan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nazarethyan is thwarting Szczęsny's attempts to control the position.
Suren Nazarethyan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Szczęsny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nazarethyan is looking to advance position but Szczęsny won't allow it.
Szczęsny trying to control but Nazarethyan postures up.
#SUB#
Szczęsny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Szczęsny tries to roll over but Nazarethyan keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nazarethyan lands with a punch from half guard.
Nazarethyan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Szczęsny to regain full guard. #SUB#
Szczęsny throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nazarethyan uses it to pass to side control.
Nazarethyan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Szczęsny down.
Nazarethyan cracks Szczęsny with a big elbow.
Nazarethyan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Nazarethyan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Szczęsny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Szczęsny wants to control but Nazarethyan postures up.
Nazarethyan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nazarethyan trying to control the action but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny is looking to chop away at Nazarethyan's legs.
Szczęsny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nazarethyan avoids it really well and circles away.
Szczęsny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Szczęsny wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szczęsny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szczęsny looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarethyan is just out of range.#T1#
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Nazarethyan counters by clinching up.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nazarethyan wants to take the fight to the mat but Szczęsny manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarethyan wants to counter with a clinch but Szczęsny pushes him away.
Nazarethyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szczęsny is fending him off so far but Nazarethyan persists. Nope, Szczęsny circles away and we're back to standing.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suren Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny cracks Nazarethyan with an open hand slap.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazarethyan.
A punch lands to the side of Nazarethyan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Nazarethyan shoots for a double leg takedown but Szczęsny sprawls well. He's pushed Nazarethyan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarethyan manages to avoid it.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazarethyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Szczęsny is defended easily by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan thuds a left hand into Szczęsny's body.#T3#
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands with a nice body punch.
Nazarethyan misses with a looping left.
Szczęsny appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Nazarethyan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Szczęsny struggling a bit here.
Szczęsny sneaks back into half guard.
Szczęsny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nazarethyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarethyan preventing the sweep.
Nazarethyan scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Szczęsny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nazarethyan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nazarethyan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nazarethyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Nazarethyan postures up.
Nazarethyan postures up and lands a big shot to Szczęsny's brow.
Nazarethyan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Szczęsny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nazarethyan postures up and lands a big shot to Szczęsny's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarethyan lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Nazarethyan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazarethyan is working Szczęsny over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Szczęsny 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Suren Nazarethyan had this to say: 'I Will Come Back Stronger Than Before'.
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Event:
CEFC Live 62
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
As Szczęsny looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Szczęsny just gets out of the way.
Szczęsny tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Szczęsny misses with a hook
#CL#
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown being controlled against the cage.
Szczęsny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szczęsny is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny trying to land knees to the body.
Brown prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Brown stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Szczęsny avoiding damage.
#TD#
Brown turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brown manages to end up in side control.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Szczęsny takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Szczęsny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown trying to control the action but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Szczęsny some visible discomfort.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Szczęsny on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Szczęsny seems a little lost for a moment, as Brown dominates the positioning.
Brown 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.
Brown is working Szczęsny over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!#T2#
Brown working the ground and pound.
Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown working the ground and pound from side control.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Szczęsny takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Szczęsny struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Szczęsny takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brown slows the pace down.
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Szczęsny wants to control but Brown postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Szczęsny is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Szczęsny is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Brown controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Szczęsny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Szczęsny gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Szczęsny is trying to escape the mount.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown landing shots from mount.
Szczęsny is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown working Szczęsny over with strikes here.
Brown connects with a bit shot that sees Szczęsny covering up! More strikes from Brown and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brown is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
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Event:
CEFC Live 61
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Nazarethyan throws a head kick but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick
and Szczęsny counters with a series of strikes. Nazarethyan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nazarethyan loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch.
Nazarethyan throws a wild body kick that Szczęsny sees coming a mile off.
Nazarethyan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nazarethyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a nice body kick.
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body. Nazarethyan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan looks for the body kick but Szczęsny saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook. Szczęsny ducked under it nicely.
Szczęsny tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nazarethyan manages to circle out of the way.
Nazarethyan is looking to chop away at Szczęsny's legs.
Nazarethyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szczęsny tries to score with a low kick but Nazarethyan moves his leg out of the way.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Szczęsny. #T1#
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
Szczęsny throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nazarethyan avoids it.
Nazarethyan drops his hands momentarily and Szczęsny takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nazarethyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nazarethyan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan throws out a leg kick but Szczęsny moves out of range and Nazarethyan only half commits.
Szczęsny throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nazarethyan avoids it.
A head kick by Nazarethyan misses
and Nazarethyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
Szczęsny half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nazarethyan misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny throwing a counter right hand but Nazarethyan manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the head.
Nazarethyan blocks the body kick.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Szczęsny gets a clinch.
Nazarethyan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Szczęsny stalls.
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!#BC#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Nazarethyan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny throws a head kick but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Szczęsny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Szczęsny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazarethyan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazarethyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a left and a right that stings Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nazarethyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazarethyan motions for Szczęsny to come forward. Nazarethyan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Szczęsny fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. Nazarethyan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazarethyan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Szczęsny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nazarethyan swivels and escapes.
Nazarethyan throws out a counter right but Szczęsny avoids it with no problem.
Nazarethyan throws a push kick but Szczęsny slaps the foot to one side.
Szczęsny connects with a single shot there.
Nazarethyan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nazarethyan throws a wild body kick that Szczęsny sees coming a mile off.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook
and Szczęsny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Szczęsny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazarethyan.
A low kick from Nazarethyan is predictable there
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazarethyan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Szczęsny checks a leg kick.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Szczęsny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Szczęsny dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazarethyan. That did some damage!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarethyan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarethyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazarethyan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Szczęsny on the side of the head.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up but Nazarethyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazarethyan misses with a looping left.
Nazarethyan scores with a leg kick.
Szczęsny lands a jab.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny wants to land a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szczęsny.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazarethyan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nazarethyan throws a low kick, looking for Szczęsny's leg but Szczęsny calmly moves out of range.
Nazarethyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Szczęsny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nazarethyan's head.
Nazarethyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny throws a quick counter head kick but Nazarethyan was just out of range.
Szczęsny feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazarethyan's calf.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick
and Nazarethyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazarethyan misses with a kick to the body.
Nazarethyan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Szczęsny. Szczęsny obviously looking to wear him down.
Nazarethyan takes one on the button.
Nazarethyan misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Szczęsny does no damage.
Nazarethyan thows a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it
and Szczęsny counters with a body kick.
A big left from Nazarethyan misses.
Szczęsny lands with a hook. Nazarethyan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Nazarethyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarethyan can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nazarethyan's head backwards.
Szczęsny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan 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.
Szczęsny tests Nazarethyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nazarethyan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nazarethyan missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Szczęsny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazarethyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nazarethyan walks into a jab.#T2#
Szczęsny fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarethyan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick.
Szczęsny misses with a hook. Nazarethyan ducked under it nicely.
Nazarethyan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up.
Nazarethyan takes one to the side of the head.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Szczęsny tries a low kick but Nazarethyan avoids it.
Nazarethyan tries to bum rush Szczęsny with a series of wild strikes but Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazarethyan checks a low kick from Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan throws out a counter right but Szczęsny avoids it with no problem.
Szczęsny takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Nazarethyan sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Szczęsny scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazarethyan tries to move into range but Szczęsny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook. Szczęsny ducked under it nicely.
Nazarethyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
It looked like Szczęsny was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A lazy body kick from Nazarethyan
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Nazarethyan's front leg.
Horrible takedown attempt by Szczęsny or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazarethyan, which made it look bad.
Szczęsny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Szczęsny throws a leg kick
and Nazarethyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazarethyan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarethyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Szczęsny throws a right and a left that Nazarethyan avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Nazarethyan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazarethyan throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny with a hook.
Nazarethyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
A big right from Nazarethyan misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook. Szczęsny ducked under it nicely.
Szczęsny connects with a looping right hand.
Szczęsny digs a good hook to Nazarethyan's body.
Nazarethyan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nazarethyan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Szczęsny throws a hook but Nazarethyan avoids it easily.
Szczęsny thumps Nazarethyan with a low kick.
Nazarethyan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Szczęsny scores with a jab.
Nazarethyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Szczęsny digs a good hook to Nazarethyan's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Nazarethyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarethyan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Szczęsny's calf.
Szczęsny fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking body shot.
Nazarethyan tries to work over Szczęsny's front leg with a kick but Szczęsny checks it.
Nazarethyan throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Szczęsny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Szczęsny.#T1#
Nazarethyan throws a big shot that misses.
Szczęsny swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick that knocks Nazarethyan off balance momentarily.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Nazarethyan.
A head kick from Szczęsny lands but Nazarethyan takes it in his stride.
Szczęsny looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarethyan is just out of range.
Szczęsny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nazarethyan misses with a left hand
and Szczęsny counters with a body kick.
Nazarethyan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Szczęsny wants to clinch up but Nazarethyan keeps it at a distance.
Nazarethyan avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
A cross from Szczęsny lands.
Nazarethyan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suren Nazarethyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Szczęsny lands an overhand right.
Szczęsny lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazarethyan's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarethyan scores with a leg kick.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nazarethyan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny misses with a body kick.
Szczęsny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nazarethyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Szczęsny as he connects with a hook.
Szczęsny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nazarethyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczęsny misses the target.#T3#
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Szczęsny rushes Nazarethyan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Szczęsny looking to slow down the pace here.
Szczęsny gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Nazarethyan on the inside.
Nazarethyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nazarethyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny is looking to control Nazarethyan's arms but Nazarethyan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Szczęsny has his back to the cage.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Nazarethyan shrugs off.
Nazarethyan has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
Nazarethyan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny slowing the pace effectively.
Nazarethyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Nazarethyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Szczęsny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny misses with the combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Szczęsny!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nazarethyan throws an off balance right hand
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny thumps Nazarethyan with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Szczęsny!
Nazarethyan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nazarethyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Szczęsny.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Szczęsny 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
A determined Victor Szczęsny didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Suren Nazarethyan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back Stronger Than Before'.
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Event:
CEFC Live 59
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Gatsby connects with a body shot.
Szczęsny is looking to chop away at Gatsby's legs.
Gatsby looks to land a right hand but Szczęsny moved out of range.
Gatsby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gatsby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Szczęsny.
Gatsby misses with a jab to the body
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny is looking to clinch.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gatsby throws a head kick that misses.
Gatsby misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Szczęsny checks a leg kick.
Gatsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gatsby avoids it.
Szczęsny loads up on a big right hand but Gatsby slips the punch.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Gatsby.
A big right from Gatsby misses.
Gatsby throws a head kick that misses.
Gatsby throws a looping overhand right but Szczęsny ducks down to avoid it.
Szczęsny thinks about countering with a head kick.
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!
Nice body punch from Gatsby. #T1#
Gatsby misses with a low kick as Szczęsny jumps back.
Gatsby throws a low kick, looking for Szczęsny's leg but Szczęsny calmly moves out of range.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatsby.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny leaves Gatsby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Szczęsny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatsby.
Gatsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Szczęsny tries to work over Gatsby's front leg with a kick but Gatsby checks it.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up but Gatsby circles away and keeps his distance.
Gatsby lands a really nice looking cross but Szczęsny seems unphased.
Gatsby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szczęsny can pounce on him.
Gatsby 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.
Szczęsny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gatsby blocks a leg kick.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Gatsby.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Szczęsny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gatsby's hands.
Gatsby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gatsby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Szczęsny manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatsby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Szczęsny looking to control.
#SUB#
Szczęsny escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gatsby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gatsby stands up over Szczęsny, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Gatsby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gatsby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szczęsny works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Gatsby drops back looking for a leg! Szczęsny is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Szczęsny manages to kick Gatsby off! Gatsby jumps back into Szczęsny's guard.
Gatsby cracks Szczęsny with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Szczęsny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gatsby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gatsby postures up in Szczęsny's guard and throws a big left but Szczęsny blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gatsby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gatsby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Gatsby postures up. #T4#
Gatsby lands a couple of digs.
Gatsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szczęsny is keeping the position for now.
Szczęsny is trying to keep Gatsby in close.
#SUB#
Szczęsny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gatsby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gatsby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczęsny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatsby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gatsby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gatsby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szczęsny feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Gatsby coming out on top.
Gatsby throws a big shot that misses.
Gatsby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Szczęsny swivels and escapes.
Gatsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a chopping leg kick but Gatsby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gatsby throws a series of punches but Szczęsny avoids them all with ease.
Gatsby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gatsby thinking.
Joe Gatsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Szczęsny closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Gatsby turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Szczęsny tries to get to full guard but Gatsby has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gatsby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Szczęsny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gatsby. #T1#
Szczęsny wants to get back to his feet.
Szczęsny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gatsby on the ground.
Gatsby works his way into full mount!
Szczęsny tries to lock up and control but Gatsby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gatsby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Szczęsny is working to get back to half guard.
Gatsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gatsby cracks Szczęsny with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2##SUB2#
Gatsby has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Szczęsny is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Gatsby!
Joe Gatsby really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER Nutrition - Q160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
CEFC 296
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Szczęsny as he jumps to the side.
Ky Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ky Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny.
#TD2#
Ky Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Szczęsny did well to prevent Ky Jr getting side control.
Szczęsny won't allow Ky Jr to pass to mount.
Szczęsny is holding on to half guard well.
Szczęsny is in trouble now - Ky Jr has advanced to mount!
Ky Jr raining down shots from the mount!
Ky Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Ky Jr cracks Szczęsny with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 227
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Nazarethyan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szczęsny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Szczęsny throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarethyan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Szczęsny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nazarethyan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nazarethyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazarethyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Szczęsny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarethyan misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Szczęsny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that Nazarethyan semi-blocks.
Szczęsny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny blocks a leg kick.
Nazarethyan throws a nice looking combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick but Szczęsny sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Szczęsny jabs Nazarethyan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suren Nazarethyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nazarethyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Nazarethyan strikes.
Szczęsny steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan tests Szczęsny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazarethyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny thumps Nazarethyan with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nazarethyan, right into the meat.
A big left from Nazarethyan misses.
Szczęsny is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nazarethyan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Szczęsny lunges at Nazarethyan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nazarethyan's hand.
Szczęsny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny misses the shot to the body.
Szczęsny lands a jab to the nose.
Nazarethyan throws a sloppy body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nazarethyan can pounce on him.
Nazarethyan throws a lazy body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nazarethyan thinking. #T2#
Szczęsny attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan with a hook.
Szczęsny finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nazarethyan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nazarethyan looks to throw a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Szczęsny has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nazarethyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Victor Szczęsny has been cut.
The referee calls for Szczęsny to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Szczęsny stalling in the clinch but Nazarethyan improves position.
Nazarethyan misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan misses with the head strike.
Szczęsny trying to stall but Nazarethyan improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Szczęsny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nazarethyan as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Szczęsny throws a big shot that misses.
Szczęsny walks into a jab.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook. Szczęsny ducked under it nicely.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Nazarethyan misses
and Nazarethyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazarethyan misses the jab.
Szczęsny misses with a hook
and Nazarethyan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nazarethyan scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Szczęsny as he checks the leg kick.
Nazarethyan 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.
Szczęsny with a hook.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick but Szczęsny sees it coming and moves out of range.
Szczęsny appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazarethyan blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Szczęsny just manages to avoid it.
Nazarethyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Szczęsny was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarethyan blocks a low kick nicely.
Nazarethyan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Nazarethyan was not able to check.
Szczęsny checks the leg kick.
Szczęsny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nazarethyan under the eye.
Szczęsny digs a good body shot into Nazarethyan's ribs.
Nazarethyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczęsny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny avoids a kick to the body.
Szczęsny lands a jab-cross combination.
Szczęsny fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szczęsny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nazarethyan throws a head kick but Szczęsny moves out of range.
A slow jab from Szczęsny misses its intended target.
Szczęsny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Nazarethyan strikes.
Nazarethyan misses with an uppercut. Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nazarethyan checks the leg kick.
Szczęsny misses with a body kick.
Szczęsny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it.
Nazarethyan slips a jab from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan looks to land a body kick but Szczęsny moved away.
A leg kick checked by Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan is looking to land body kicks.
Nazarethyan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nazarethyan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Szczęsny attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nazarethyan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good work by Szczęsny as he checks the leg kick.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny throws out a powerful jab.
Szczęsny misses with the combination.
Szczęsny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Szczęsny scores with a hook.
Szczęsny misses with a body kick.
Szczęsny on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Szczęsny lands a head kick!
Nazarethyan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Nazarethyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarethyan throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with an inside leg kick.
Nazarethyan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Szczęsny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Szczęsny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Szczęsny lands a high kick!
Nazarethyan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Szczęsny in his tracks.
Nazarethyan misses with a body punch
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Nazarethyan was not able to check.
Nazarethyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Nazarethyan tenderised Szczęsny's leg. Szczęsny is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nazarethyan throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a solid body kick.
Nazarethyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Szczęsny. That did some damage!
Szczęsny looks to land a left hand but Nazarethyan moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Nazarethyan moves out of range of the leg kick from Szczęsny.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczęsny, right into the meat.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nazarethyan swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazarethyan sizes up Szczęsny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nazarethyan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szczęsny can pounce on him.
Nazarethyan looks to land a body kick but Szczęsny moved away.
Nazarethyan lands with a good body shot.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick but Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarethyan misses with a leg kick
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a lazy right hand but Szczęsny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szczęsny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarethyan looks to land a body kick but Szczęsny moved away.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny throws out a counter right but Nazarethyan avoids it with no problem.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot.
Nazarethyan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nazarethyan throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Nazarethyan tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Szczęsny is trying to counter with his kicks.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
Szczęsny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nazarethyan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Nazarethyan. No joy for Szczęsny on that attempt.
Nazarethyan tried to counter with a leg kick but Szczęsny avoided it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szczęsny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Szczęsny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarethyan throws out the jab.
Szczęsny looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarethyan is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarethyan moves out of range easily.
Nazarethyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Nazarethyan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a jab when Nazarethyan was well out of range.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nazarethyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Nazarethyan throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Nazarethyan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook. Szczęsny ducked under it nicely.
Szczęsny tries a quick counter leg kick but Nazarethyan is wise to it.
Szczęsny slips a straight right by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a push kick but Szczęsny slaps the foot to one side.
Nazarethyan wants to land a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range.
Szczęsny slips under a jab.
Nazarethyan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazarethyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nazarethyan is looking to score with low kicks.
Suren Nazarethyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Szczęsny slips under a jab.
Szczęsny throws out a loose jab but Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Nazarethyan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nazarethyan throws a push kick but Szczęsny slaps the foot to one side.
Nazarethyan looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Nazarethyan throws a looping overhand right but Szczęsny ducks down to avoid it.
Szczęsny raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Szczęsny slips a straight right by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan tried to score with a low kick but Szczęsny checks it.
It seemed like Szczęsny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Szczęsny is looking to score with low kicks.
Nazarethyan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Szczęsny's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Szczęsny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick.
Szczęsny jabs at Nazarethyan's body.
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!
Szczęsny checks a leg kick.
Nazarethyan fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Szczęsny lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nazarethyan throws a wild body kick that Szczęsny sees coming a mile off.
Szczęsny takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Szczęsny feints and then cracks Nazarethyan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazarethyan down.
Nazarethyan misses with an uppercut. Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Nazarethyan swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nazarethyan's knee momentarily.
Nazarethyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szczęsny checks the leg kick.
Nazarethyan throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
It seemed like Szczęsny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Szczęsny tenderised Nazarethyan's leg. Nazarethyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Szczęsny lands with a slapping head kick.
Szczęsny fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazarethyan.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny blocks a jab.
Nazarethyan throws a lazy head kick
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Nazarethyan lands with a right hand.
Nazarethyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nazarethyan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nazarethyan.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A cross from Szczęsny lands.
Szczęsny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Szczęsny goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nazarethyan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Szczęsnys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Szczęsny lunges at Nazarethyan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nazarethyan's hand.
Nazarethyan misses with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a left and a right that stings Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny is looking to slow Nazarethyan down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Szczęsny winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
A determined Victor Szczęsny didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Suren Nazarethyan had this to say: 'I Will Come Back Stronger Than Before'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 225
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Szczęsny throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santana.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Szczęsny misses.
Santana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Santana defending well as Szczęsny loads up on a big left hand.
Santana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Santana. Szczęsny shrugs it off though.
Santana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Szczęsny.
Santana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santana misses with an uppercut. Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santana.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Santana throws a low kick, looking for Szczęsny's leg but Szczęsny calmly moves out of range.
Szczęsny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santana.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santana throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Santana 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.#T1#
Santana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szczęsny blocks a jab.
Santana throws a big shot that misses.
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Santana.
Santana is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santana tries to land a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santana swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses.
Santana throws a leg kick
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking kick to the body. Santana takes a step back to recover.
Santana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Szczęsny in his tracks.
Santana throws a body kick that misses.
Szczęsny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana throws a low kick, looking for Szczęsny's leg but Szczęsny calmly moves out of range.
Santana throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Szczęsny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santana throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santana throws out a counter right but Szczęsny avoids it with no problem.
Santana throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Szczęsny.
Santana throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Szczęsny fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santana just manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Santana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Szczęsny lands a lovely overhand right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Szczęsny lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santana misses with a wild body shot.
Santana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santana lands a glancing blow to the side of Szczęsny's head.#T3#
Santana misses with a hook
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Szczęsny.
A quick step to the side and Szczęsny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny slips under a jab from Santana.
Szczęsny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santana throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Santana misses with a looping left.
Santana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Szczęsny is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Santana throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Santana misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Santana 's knee.
Antonio Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Szczęsny.
Santana misses with an uppercut. Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Szczęsny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santana.
Szczęsny tries to land a front kick but Santana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch but Santana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Santana. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Santana lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Szczęsny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Szczęsny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana misses with a kick to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Santana swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a nice body kick.
Santana throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Szczęsny counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Szczęsny. That's going to slow Santana down.
Szczęsny misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Szczęsny's calf.
A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santana throws a solid leg kick but Szczęsny takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santana.
Szczęsny cracks a nice hook into Santana's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santana cracks the inside of Szczęsny's front leg.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick.
Santana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Szczęsny.
Santana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Santana.
Santana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santana looks to land a right hand but Szczęsny moved out of range.
Szczęsny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny throws the kick towards the body but Santana avoids it.
Santana throws a body kick that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looks to score with a jab to the body but Santana is just out of range.
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Santana.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Santana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny connects with the punch.
Szczęsny slips under a jab from Santana.#CL#
Szczęsny closes the distance and pushes Santana back into the cage.
Santana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szczęsny pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1##BC#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Szczęsny instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Santana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Santana scores with a punch to the head.
Santana looks to land a body kick but Szczęsny moved away.
Santana throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Szczęsny.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny's corner calls for a 1-2. Szczęsny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Szczęsny fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Santana throws a body kick that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Santana with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Santana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Szczęsny.
Santana lands a jab to Szczęsny's midsection.
Szczęsny takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Szczęsny with a jab.
Szczęsny is looking to slow Santana down with leg kicks.
Szczęsny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santana throws a leg kick
and Szczęsny counters with a big head kick but Santana shrugs it off.
Szczęsny connects with a right hand. Santana shakes it off.
Santana 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.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Szczęsny here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Left hook, right uppercut from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a wild body kick that Santana sees coming a mile off.
Santana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Szczęsny is looking to score with low kicks.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Santana misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Santana lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Szczęsny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Szczęsny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Santana throws a sloppy body shot
and Szczęsny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Santana moves forwards but Szczęsny connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Szczęsny lands a nice shot that snaps Santana's head back.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santana.
Santana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santana throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a right hand to the body.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick.
Santana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santana misses the body punch
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Santana swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
Szczęsny jabs Santana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Santana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santana throws a front kick aimed at Szczęsny's knee but Szczęsny avoids it well. #T4#
Szczęsny swings for the body but Santana moves out of range.
Szczęsny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Szczęsny thows a body kick. Santana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Santana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Szczęsny.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Szczęsny throws a head kick but Santana moves out of range.
Santana avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Santana lands a nice hook to Szczęsny's body. Szczęsny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santana moves out of range as Szczęsny throws a body kick.
Santana throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Szczęsny lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santana misses with a double jab
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny throws a looping overhand right but Santana ducks down to avoid it.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Szczęsny.
Santana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczęsny takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Santana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santana throws an overhand right that lands on Szczęsny's shoulder, as Szczęsny tries to avoid the shot.
Santana misses with a hook
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Santana swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Szczęsny scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Szczęsny coming out on top.
Santana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Szczęsny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santana.
Szczęsny thows a body kick. Santana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Santana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Santana blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Santana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Santana is having none of it.
Santana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santana moves forwards but Szczęsny connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Szczęsny checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Szczęsny throws a series of strikes that have Santana backpedaling.
Szczęsny connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#
Santana is rocked!
Santana looks to throw a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Szczęsny finish him?
Santana throws a head kick but Szczęsny moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Szczęsny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santana 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Szczęsny fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santana.
Santana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny with a hook.
Santana throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a left and a right... And another left! Santana is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
CEFC 288
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Tiyapairat tries to clinch but Szczęsny moves away
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Szczęsny rushes Tiyapairat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tiyapairat tries to break free but Szczęsny pushes him back against the cage.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Szczęsny is struggling to control the position.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls for Szczęsny to work.
Tiyapairat is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tiyapairat's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
Tiyapairat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling him.
Szczęsny with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Szczęsny avoiding damage.
Tiyapairat struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczęsny controls his hands.
Szczęsny unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Szczęsny'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.
Szczęsny managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Szczęsny stalls.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiyapairat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Szczęsny holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiyapairat tries to circle away but Szczęsny has him pinned against the cage.
Szczęsny stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Szczęsny - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat working aggressively here.
Szczęsny effectively controlling the action here.
Szczęsny dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Szczęsny avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Szczęsny for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
Tiyapairat throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
A slapping body kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczęsny, right into the meat.
#T4#
Tiyapairat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tiyapairat misses the body punch
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczęsny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tiyapairat looks to land a right hand but Szczęsny moved out of range.
Tiyapairat swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch up but Szczęsny circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiyapairat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiyapairat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiyapairat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that half lands.
Szczęsny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiyapairat under the eye.
Tiyapairat darts in trying to clinch
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tiyapairat misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tiyapairat takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samak Tiyapairat's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tiyapairat throws a series of punches but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny works Tiyapairat's body with a nice hook.
Tiyapairat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiyapairat throws a series of punches but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch up
and Szczęsny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Szczęsny here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
Szczęsny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiyapairat momentarily.
Tiyapairat misses with a few strikes there.
Tiyapairat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Tiyapairat misses.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Szczęsny clinches up with Tiyapairat and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny blocks the elbow strike.
Victor Szczęsny has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Szczęsny'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.
Tiyapairat misses with a body punch.
Tiyapairat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tiyapairat looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Tiyapairat tries to circle away but Szczęsny has him pinned against the cage.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is trying to maintain a safe position but Szczęsny gets an underhook and turns Tiyapairat into the cage.
Szczęsny'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.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiyapairat can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Szczęsny'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.
Szczęsny displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tiyapairat up against the cage.
Come on Szczęsny - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tiyapairat tries to break free but Szczęsny pushes him back against the cage.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Tiyapairat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Tiyapairat swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczęsny stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Szczęsny dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Tiyapairat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Szczęsny will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tiyapairat up against the cage.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Szczęsny is pushing Tiyapairat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Szczęsny will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tiyapairat up against the cage.
Szczęsny gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiyapairat letting Szczęsny take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.#CL#
Tiyapairat gets tackled into the cage by Szczęsny. Szczęsny maintains the clinch.
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 Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samak Tiyapairat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny moves out of range as Tiyapairat strikes.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Tiyapairat.
A shot to the liver by Szczęsny. Beautiful body shot.
Tiyapairat is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tiyapairat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Szczęsny.
Tiyapairat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Tiyapairat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Szczęsny rushes Tiyapairat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiyapairat tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Szczęsny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiyapairat throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Tiyapairat tries to clinch but Szczęsny moves away
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
Tiyapairat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Szczęsny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiyapairat under the eye.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tiyapairat looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tiyapairat misses with a kick to the body
and Szczęsny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tiyapairat wants to clinch but Szczęsny slips to the side
and Szczęsny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Szczęsny lands with a kick to the temple. Tiyapairat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tiyapairat misses with a head kick.
Szczęsny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiyapairat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Szczęsny lands a high kick!
Szczęsny checks the leg kick.
Szczęsny thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Tiyapairat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczęsny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Tiyapairat is rocked!
Tiyapairat walks straight into a right hand from Szczęsny - that's dropped him! Szczęsny jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tiyapairat from any more punishment! Tiyapairat complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Victor Szczęsny!
A determined Victor Szczęsny didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
CEFC 285
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
White moves away from the strike by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny checks a low kick from White.
Szczęsny fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Szczęsny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
White misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that White was not able to check.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szczęsny throws a fast counter high kick but White manages to duck under it in time.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut.
White misses the body punch
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White misses with an uppercut
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that White has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Szczęsny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Szczęsny lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White misses with an uppercut. Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Szczęsny is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Victor Szczęsny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A clash of legs there as White blocks the low kick.
White tests Szczęsny's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Szczęsny moves into the clinch successfully.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
Szczęsny keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Szczęsny has White pressed against the cage.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczęsny controls his hands.
#T2#
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szczęsny with a hook.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
White misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
White shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than White was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White is looking to take a break and control but Szczęsny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szczęsny looking for a sweep but White has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Szczęsny tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White cracks Szczęsny with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
White dominating with strikes here.
White is landing with some decent strikes but Szczęsny is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!
White connects with a bit shot that sees Szczęsny covering up! More strikes from White and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! White is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny White!
Danny White bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CEFC 284
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Hewitt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot.
Szczęsny's coach down at Savage Dojo KT Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Szczęsny's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Hewitt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Szczęsny has Hewitt up against the cage in a clinch.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny taking a breather.
Hewitt has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
I was talking to Hewitt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Szczęsny stalling the fight.
Hewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hewitt misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Szczęsny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Hewitt.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Hewitt strikes.
Szczęsny scores with a push kick.
Hewitt lands a jab to the head.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Hewitt.
Hewitt swats away the attempt to clinch by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands an overhand right.
Hewitt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hewitt counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Szczęsny looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Szczęsny scores with a spinning back kick!
Hewitt misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Hewitt moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hewitt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Szczęsny.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny connects with a jab.
Szczęsny scores with a jab. Hewitt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hewitt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szczęsny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hewitt.#T3#
Hewitt misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a left and a right that stings Hewitt.
Hewitt throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Szczęsny is looking to chop away at Hewitt's legs.
Hewitt throwing a counter right hand but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny lands a jab to the head.
Szczęsny scores with a nice head shot.
Szczęsny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Szczęsny cracks Hewitt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Hewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
Szczęsny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Szczęsny throws a poor cross that misses
and Hewitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hewitt takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hewitt misses with an uppercut. Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Szczęsny is looking to clinch.
Szczęsny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hewitt at a distance.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Szczęsny looks to score with a jab to the body but Hewitt is just out of range.
Hewitt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Szczęsny. That one must have hurt.
Hewitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szczęsny.
Hewitt digs a good hook to Szczęsny's body.
Szczęsny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szczęsny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Szczęsny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hewitt on the side of the head.
Szczęsny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Szczęsny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Szczęsny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hewitt defending well as Szczęsny loads up on a big left hand.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Hewitt's head but Hewitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hewitt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hewitt.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Hewitt's head but Hewitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hewitt throwing a counter right hand but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Hewitt misses with a hook.
Hewitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szczęsny.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Hewitt throws a big shot that misses.
Hewitt slips a jab from Szczęsny.
Hewitt misses with a combination
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hewitt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Szczęsny misses with a hook. Hewitt ducked under it nicely.
Hewitt swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hewitt throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szczęsny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hewitt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Szczęsny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hewitt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hewitt swats away the attempt to clinch by Szczęsny.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny thuds a left hand into Hewitt's body.
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!
Szczęsny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hewitt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hewitt misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a two punch combo.
Szczęsny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hewitt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Szczęsny. Szczęsny obviously looking to wear him down.
Hewitt slips under a jab from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Hewitt drops his hands momentarily and Szczęsny takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hewitt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hewitt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Szczęsny connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Szczęsny pushes Hewitt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hewitt is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Szczęsny's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hewitt misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Szczęsny.
Hewitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Hewitt stalling.
Hewitt misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Hewitt takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Paul Hewitt has been cut.
Hewitt working aggressively here.
Hewitt presses Szczęsny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szczęsny leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Szczęsny.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hewitt is working Szczęsny over against the cage.
Hewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Hewitt misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Hewitt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hewitt throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hewitt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Szczęsny.
Hewitt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A lazy left from Szczęsny finds it's target.
Hewitt misses the body punch
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Hewitt 's knee.
A combination from Szczęsny does no damage.
A slow jab from Hewitt misses its intended target.
Hewitt misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny connects with a nice looking jab.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hewitt is looking to counter punch.
Hewitt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szczęsny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hewitt. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hewitt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Szczęsny throws a jab when Hewitt was well out of range.
Szczęsny missing with a left hand there. Hewitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Hewitt misses the target.
A left lands for Szczęsny.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hewitt. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that Hewitt semi-blocks.
Szczęsny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
Szczęsny scores with a jab. Hewitt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hewitt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hewitt.
Szczęsny connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny swings widly with a right hand
and Hewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hewitt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Szczęsny throws a looping overhand right but Hewitt ducks down to avoid it.
Szczęsny moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Szczęsny is looking to chop away at Hewitt's legs.
Hewitt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Szczęsny lunges at Hewitt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hewitt's hand.
Szczęsny wants to clinch.
Hewitt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Hewitt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Szczęsny feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hewitt's calf.
Szczęsny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab lands there for Szczęsny.
Hewitt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szczęsny misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hewitt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the body
and Hewitt counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Szczęsny.
Hewitt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Szczęsny.#T4#
Szczęsny looks to clinch
and Hewitt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Hewitt misses
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Szczęsny misses.
Hewitt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczęsny only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
Hewitt misses with a hook to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Hewitt 's knee.
Hewitt throws a right hand that misses
and Hewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hewitt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paul Hewitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid body kick from Szczęsny.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Szczęsny winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
CEFC Live 50
Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Bolek throws a head kick but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Bolek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szczęsny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolek as he jumps to the side.
Szczęsny shoots in for a takedown but Bolek shows good takedown defense.
Szczęsny shoots in for a takedown but Bolek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Szczęsny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Bolek.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bolek has time to react.
Szczęsny on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Szczęsny looks for a takedown but Bolek sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolek misses with a hook. Szczęsny ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Szczęsny.
Bolek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szczęsny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Bolek forces Szczęsny back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Bolek taking a breather.
Bolek misses with the head strike.
Bolek effectively controlling the action here.
Szczęsny will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bolek up against the cage.
Bolek is pushing Szczęsny up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bolek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bolek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szczęsny stalls.
Bolek swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bolek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is trying to drag Bolek to the mat but Bolek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolek.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Bolek misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Szczęsny tightens his grip and picks Bolek up, before dumping him to the ground. Bolek manages to land in guard.
Szczęsny won't allow Bolek to get back to his feet. #T4#
Szczęsny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bolek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Szczęsny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bolek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Szczęsny throws a big right hand that misses.
Szczęsny wants to control from the top but Bolek keeps moving.
Szczęsny slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Szczęsny moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Szczęsny working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny trying to control the action but Bolek is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bolek dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Szczęsny lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bolek takes a step back to recover.
Bolek has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Szczęsny fails to land the takedown.
Szczęsny closes the distance and clinches up with Bolek, looking for a takedown. Szczęsny pushes Bolek against the cage but Bolek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolek! But no joy.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot.
Bolek throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Bolek missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szczęsny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Billy Bolek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Szczęsny throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Szczęsny shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bolek napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Szczęsny throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Szczęsny is trying to get an arm triangle but Bolek is defending well. #T1#
Szczęsny is looking to take a break and control but Bolek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Szczęsny seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Szczęsny in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolek is trying to control Szczęsny's posture but Szczęsny avoids it.
Bolek managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a strike aimed at the side of Bolek's head but Bolek avoids it well.
Szczęsny in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Bolek manages to work his way to half guard, despite Szczęsny's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczęsny seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Szczęsny perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolek is trying to stand back up but Szczęsny is controlling him
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bolek is doing well to control the position and prevent Szczęsny from advancing to side control.
Bolek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bolek is staying active underneath Szczęsny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Szczęsny 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.
Szczęsny looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Szczęsny is stalling here. Bolek is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Szczęsny seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bolek has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3##SU2#
Bolek stands up and beckons Szczęsny to his feet.
Bolek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szczęsny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolek as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Szczęsny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Bolek. Those never looked like landing.
Bolek stuffs the takedown attempt from Szczęsny. Szczęsny gets slowly back to his feet.
Bolek throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny fails with a takedown attempt.
Bolek throws a fast counter high kick but Szczęsny manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Bolek has Szczęsny up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Bolek struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczęsny controls his hands.
A short left from Bolek.
Bolek leaning against his opponent.
Bolek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bolek misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Szczęsny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bolek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bolek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Szczęsny fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bolek. Those never looked like landing.
Szczęsny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bolek.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Bolek avoids it.
It seemed like Bolek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolek lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bolek.
Billy Bolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice straight punches there by Szczęsny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Szczęsny.
Bolek throws a head kick but Szczęsny moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Szczęsny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Bolek forces Szczęsny back against the cage and clinches.#T1##TD#
Szczęsny pulls guard. #SU2#
Bolek decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Szczęsny, up you get!
Bolek tries to clinch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Bolek. No joy for Szczęsny on that attempt.
Bolek throws out a counter right but Szczęsny avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Szczęsny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a leg kick.
Szczęsny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Szczęsny moves in looking to clinch but Bolek pushes him off.
Szczęsny shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bolek throws a fast counter high kick but Szczęsny manages to duck under it in time.
Bolek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szczęsny tries for a takedown but Bolek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bolek lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Szczęsny defending well as Bolek loads up on a big left hand.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczęsny changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bolek tries to avoid it but Szczęsny manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bolek to the ground. Bolek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bolek wants to counter with a clinch but Szczęsny pushes him away.#T2#
That kick from Szczęsny tenderised Bolek's leg. Bolek is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny sets himself, and Bolek steps forward looking for the clinch! Szczęsny avoids it this time.
Bolek tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bolek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Bolek instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczęsny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bolek is defending well.
Bolek trying to stall but Szczęsny improves his position.
Bolek working aggressively here.
Bolek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolek prevents the takedown attempt.
Bolek misses with some punches.
Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bolek lands a left hand.
I was talking to Szczęsny's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bolek avoiding damage.
Szczęsny can't get the takedown.
Szczęsny can't get the takedown.
Bolek scores with a shot to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Szczęsny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bolek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bolek has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Bolek tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
#T4#
Szczęsny is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Szczęsny letting Bolek take a breather here.
Szczęsny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bolek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Billy Bolek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big left from Bolek misses.
Bolek catches Szczęsny with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Szczęsny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Billy Bolek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolek moves out of range as Szczęsny strikes.
Bolek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Szczęsny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolek's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolek walks into a left hand.
Szczęsny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bolek's waist but Bolek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Szczęsny off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bolek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bolek!
A victorious Billy Bolek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 1685 p4p, 77 weight class) and Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 4474 p4p, 340 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Victor Szczęsny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Szczęsny prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sitsongrit fails to pull guard.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szczęsny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcinho Sitsongrit.
Szczęsny decides to pull guard.
Szczęsny is pulling down on Sitsongrit's head. It's preventing any offense from Sitsongrit, at least for the moment.
Szczęsny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczęsny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pushing down on Szczęsny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sitsongrit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Szczęsny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Szczęsny is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit is just content to waste time from the top position. Szczęsny takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Szczęsny holds on and takes a little breather.
Szczęsny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Szczęsny (2) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Szczęsny won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Szczęsny is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Szczęsny advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (5) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit sneaks back into half guard.
Szczęsny seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny not doing much here.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Szczęsny not doing much here.
Szczęsny wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Szczęsny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Szczęsny tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
Szczęsny is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Szczęsny to get the leverage.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Szczęsny is very close to passing his half guard.
Szczęsny is working for a submission of some sort.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Szczęsny keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Szczęsny wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Szczęsny pulls his head out easily.
Sitsongrit trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (8) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Szczęsny content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Szczęsny goes for an armbar but Sitsongrit turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sitsongrit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Szczęsny (8) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Szczęsny keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit pushing down on Szczęsny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura here.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Szczęsny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Szczęsny (12) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Szczęsny will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Szczęsny is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sitsongrit defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Szczęsny working for a choke but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is trying to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeps trying to improve his position.
Szczęsny trying to control momentarily.
Sitsongrit tries to roll but Szczęsny sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szczęsny doesn't have the hooks in and Sitsongrit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Szczęsny (12) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit looking to sit in guard and control but Szczęsny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Szczęsny (14) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Szczęsny has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Szczęsny content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sitsongrit has locked up a guillotine! Sitsongrit's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Szczęsny is holding on here and Sitsongrit must be using up a lot of energy. Szczęsny has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sitsongrit gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 1677 p4p, 77 weight class) and Braylin Timmon (ranked 1608 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Victor Szczęsny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Braylin Timmon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Szczęsny shoots in but Timmon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Timmon clinches up against the cage.
Timmon pulls guard.
Szczęsny passes into half guard.
Timmon is staying active underneath Szczęsny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Timmon tries to roll over but Szczęsny keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny not doing much here.
Szczęsny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Timmon is just riding it out for now. Szczęsny eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny controlling the action here.
Timmon tries to roll over but Szczęsny keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Timmon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is just content to waste time from the top position. Timmon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmon seems keen to control Szczęsny's posture.
Szczęsny wants to pass the guard but Timmon is keeping the position.
Timmon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmon controlling the position.
Szczęsny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Timmon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Szczęsny has Timmon in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Szczęsny (0) vs (2) Timmon
Szczęsny working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon preventing the sweep.
Timmon content to stall in guard here.
Szczęsny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Timmon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Szczęsny is looking to sweep but instead, Timmon has passed into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Timmon is thwarting Szczęsny's attempts to control the position.
Timmon controlling the action here.
Szczęsny controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Szczęsny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny manages to get to full guard.
Szczęsny managing to control the position.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Szczęsny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timmon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Szczęsny is tightening it up a little... Timmon has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Timmon reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Timmon taps out! Nice BJJ there by Szczęsny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcin Celinski (ranked 7217 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Szczęsny (ranked 1607 p4p, 80 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcin Celinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Victor Szczęsny!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Celinski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Szczęsny counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny pulls Celinski into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Szczęsny wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Celinski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Szczęsny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny seems keen to control Celinski's posture.
Szczęsny is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Celinski is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny has control of Celinski's left arm, preventing Celinski from doing any damage.
Celinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczęsny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczęsny looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Celinski wants to pass the guard but Szczęsny is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Celinski is fighting to break Szczęsny's control of his arms but Szczęsny is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny being controlled here, momentarily.
Szczęsny is pulling down on Celinski's head to control his posture.
Szczęsny's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is continuing to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Szczęsny is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Celinski wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Szczęsny working for a triangle but Celinski defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Celinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczęsny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczęsny has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Savage Dojo KT Tokyo . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Szczęsny has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Celinski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Celinski trying to control but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Celinski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Celinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szczęsny is keeping the position for now.
Celinski trying to control but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
Szczęsny had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Celinski defends it easily.
Szczęsny looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Celinski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Szczęsny holds on and takes a little breather.
Celinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szczęsny is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny keeping moving, preventing Celinski from controlling successfully.
Szczęsny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Celinski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Celinski stopping the sweep attempt from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Celinski looking to sit in guard and control but Szczęsny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Celinski (0) vs (2) Szczęsny
Szczęsny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Celinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Celinski working a defensive guard here.
Szczęsny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Szczęsny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Celinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Szczęsny doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Szczęsny manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Szczęsny wants to control from the top but Celinski keeps moving.
Szczęsny's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Szczęsny tries to free his leg and advance position but Celinski is retaining full guard.
Szczęsny trying to control but Celinski is working from the bottom.
Szczęsny passes into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Szczęsny tries to pass the half guard into mount. Celinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Szczęsny is taking a breather. Celinski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Szczęsny tries to pass to full mount but Celinski defends it.
Szczęsny passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Celinski (0) vs (5) Szczęsny
Szczęsny takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny manages to capitalize on a mistake by Celinski to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Celinski (0) vs (8) Szczęsny
Szczęsny working for the choke.
Celinski trying to control the position but Szczęsny manages to sink in the hooks.
Celinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Celinski is in bad spot here.
Celinski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Szczęsny gets his way!
Will Szczęsny go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Szczęsny looking to break Celinski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Celinski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Szczęsny will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Celinski right now.
Szczęsny is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Celinski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Celinski for a finish.
Szczęsny just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Szczęsny has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Szczęsny not allowing Celinski to control his hands.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Celinski fending off the submission attempt from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny wants to control but Celinski is keeping busy.
Celinski is having to fend off submission attempts from Szczęsny, who is looking to sink in the choke. Szczęsny doesn't have the hooks in though and Celinski manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Celinski (2) vs (8) Szczęsny
Celinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Szczęsny is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Celinski looking to sit in guard and control but Szczęsny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Celinski (2) vs (10) Szczęsny
Celinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Szczęsny drops back looking for a leg! Celinski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Celinski manages to kick Szczęsny off! Szczęsny jumps back into Celinski's guard.
Szczęsny postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Szczęsny wins on points by 10 to 2.
Victor Szczęsny opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 1604 p4p, 82 weight class) and Mike One (ranked 6929 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Victor Szczęsny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike One!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
One instigates a clinch.
Szczęsny gets underhooks to prevent One's takedown attempt.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
One pulls Szczęsny into guard.
Szczęsny is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
One looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Szczęsny passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (3) vs (0) One
One is looking to regain half guard here but Szczęsny keeps moving and retains side control.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by One, who protects the arm well.
Szczęsny tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Szczęsny has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One seems a little lost for a moment, as Szczęsny dominates the positioning.
Szczęsny moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Szczęsny (5) vs (0) One
Szczęsny sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Szczęsny is going oldschool here, as he tries to force One to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so One shrugs it off.
Szczęsny throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! One has his hands clasped together but Szczęsny breaks the hold and One is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Szczęsny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Combate FL: Aas vs Doubtfire
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Szczęsny moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Lowe fails to land.
Lowe misses with some punches.
Lowe tries to work over Szczęsny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lowe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szczęsnys head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Lowe throws a head punch that misses.
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Lowe throws knees to the body.
Lowe lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lowe fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Lowe works on Szczęsny's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A short right from Lowe.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szczęsny pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Szczęsny pushes off an throws an elbow but Lowe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe working aggressively here.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe lands a right hand.
Lowe lands with a short shot to the head.
Lowe misses with a knee to the head.
Lowe misses with a knee to the head.
Lowe working aggressively here.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Szczęsny is working Lowe over against the cage.
Lowe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lowe working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lowe fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lowe fails to land.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Szczęsny takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe misses with some punches.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe tries to circle away but Szczęsny has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Lowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczęsny controls his hands.
Lowe lands an uppercut.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lowe fails to land.
Lowe throws a head punch that misses.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Lowe has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Szczęsny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Lowe shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Lowe has been cut.
Szczęsny blocks an uppercut.
Lowe working aggressively here.
Lowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Lowe's head coaches at Jitz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowe throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a head kick. That will keep Lowe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lowe takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Lowe misses.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Lowe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Szczęsny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szczęsny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lowe under the eye.#CL2#
Szczęsny takes the fight into the clinch.
Lowe misses with the head strike.
Lowe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
#BC#
Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Szczęsny forces Lowe back against the cage and clinches.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny takes a shot to the head.
Lowe misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lowe fails to land.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowe throws a head punch that misses.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szczęsny can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Lowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Lowe lands with a light punch inside.
Szczęsny pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe wants to get back to striking at distance but Szczęsny won't allow it.
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Szczęsny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowe has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Lowe lands a right hand.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lowe lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Lowe misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Szczęsny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lowe fails to land.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowe avoids the elbow strike from Szczęsny, against the cage.
Lowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Lowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mike Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Szczęsny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Lowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny looks to land a body kick but Lowe moved away.
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny avoids the head kick by Lowe.
Szczęsny slips a jab from Lowe.
Lowe moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSzczęsny.
Lowe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a good cross that connects.
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 Mike Lowe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Lowe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Szczęsny closes the distance and pushes Lowe back into the cage.
Lowe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lowe lands a body punch.
Lowe tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Lowe fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Lowe.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe lands a nice uppercut.
Lowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczęsny controls his hands.
#T1##BC#
Lowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy body shot
and Lowe counters with a good, hard body kick but Szczęsny shrugs it off.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lowe counters with a nice leg kick.
Lowe throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lowe thinking.
Lowe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Szczęsny only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Szczęsny ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe looks to land a right hand but Szczęsny moved out of range.
Lowe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lowe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mike Lowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lowe takes a step back to recover.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szczęsny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lowe throws a body kick that misses
and Lowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lowe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Szczęsny throws a counter combo.
Szczęsny lands a head kick!
Lowe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Szczęsny! But no joy.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny wants to counter the offense by Lowe and move into the clinch position.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Lowe.
Lowe throws the left hand but Szczęsny avoids the punch easily.
Lowe connects with a leg kick. Szczęsny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny slips a straight right by Lowe.
Lowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Szczęsny tests Lowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lowe takes one on the button.
Szczęsny lands a slapping body shot.
Lowe slips under a jab from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Lowe's front leg.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lowe!
Szczęsny loads up on a big right hand but Lowe slips the punch.
Lowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Szczęsny's corner calls for a 1-2. Szczęsny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Lowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lowe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Szczęsny.
Lowe throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowe moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczęsny throws a hook but Lowe blocks it.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking body shot.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lowe.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Lowe moves out of range.
Lowe lands a two punch combo.
Szczęsny misses with a looping right.
Lowe fails to land with a series of punches.
Szczęsny takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lowe.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lowe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Szczęsny in his tracks.
Good work by Szczęsny as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Lowe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lowe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Lowe!
A very excited looking Mike Lowe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
C27: Xerxes vs Bay
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Szczęsny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Szczęsny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Szczęsny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Szczęsny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Szczęsny regains half guard.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Szczęsny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Szczęsny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szczęsny is looking to improve his position.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Szczęsny defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Szczęsny is trying to control but can't.
Szczęsny is positioning himself well to prevent Silva advancing to mount.
Szczęsny is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Szczęsny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Szczęsny is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.#SUB2#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Szczęsny sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Szczęsny is defending well.
Szczęsny is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva trying to control from Szczęsny's half guard. Szczęsny has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Szczęsny is retaining full guard.
Szczęsny pulls Silva in to control the position. #T3#
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Szczęsny lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheers as Szczęsny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva goes for a double leg but Szczęsny avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Szczęsny continues to drive forward.
Szczęsny looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Szczęsny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Szczęsny.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szczęsny lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Szczęsny lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Szczęsny but Szczęsny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Szczęsny lands a nice shot to the body.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Szczęsny with a hook.
Szczęsny throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szczęsny is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Szczęsny circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczęsny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
A shot to the liver by Szczęsny. Beautiful body shot.
Szczęsny tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Silva dives in and grabs Szczęsny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Szczęsny pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Szczęsny keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva shoots and misses
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Szczęsny thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Szczęsny works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Szczęsny pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Szczęsny cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Silva walks into a jab.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Szczęsny connects with an inside leg kick.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Szczęsny scores with a spinning back kick!
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Szczęsny counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Szczęsny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szczęsny can pounce on him.
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Szczęsny lands with a nice body punch.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Szczęsny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szczęsny lands with a right hand.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Szczęsny throws a nice head kick!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Szczęsny shows good takedown defense.
Szczęsny feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Szczęsny lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Szczęsny throws out a powerful jab.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva shoots and misses
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Szczęsny, which made it look bad.
It looked like Szczęsny was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Szczęsny defends it well.
Szczęsny connects with a body shot.
Szczęsny lands a front kick.#T3#
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Szczęsny does it's job there.
Szczęsny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Szczęsny sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Szczęsny tried to counter with a leg kick but Silva avoided it.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Alex Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Victor Szczęsny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Szczęsny has his feet on Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Szczęsny counters with a big head kick but Silva shrugs it off. #TD2#
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szczęsny, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
A determined Victor Szczęsny didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
C24: Baker vs Mac Airt
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Szczęsny's side.
The fighters circling - Szczęsny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Szczęsny in a clinch.
Szczęsny gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Szczęsny throws an elbow that misses.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Szczęsny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Szczęsny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
#T2#
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Szczęsny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Jones gets through Szczęsny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczęsny controls his hands.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Szczęsny tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones digs a right hand into Szczęsny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szczęsny's gas tank.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Szczęsny tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
#T4#
Jones pushes Szczęsny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny misses with a knee to the head.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Szczęsny is out of range.
Szczęsny misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Szczęsny - that will leave a mark!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a series of punches but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Szczęsny. Szczęsny obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Szczęsny.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szczęsny can do to turn this around?#T1#
Jones misses with a hook.
Szczęsny thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
A lazy left from Szczęsny finds it's target.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Szczęsny. That one must have hurt.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been informed that Szczęsny has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Szczęsny clinches up against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Szczęsny prevents a body shot from Jones.
Szczęsny blocks an uppercut.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
#T2#
Szczęsny blocks an uppercut.
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Szczęsny throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malik Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Szczęsny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Szczęsny's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jones tries to work over Szczęsny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Szczęsny, against the cage.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Szczęsny or not.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones is working Szczęsny over against the cage.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Szczęsny pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.#TD#
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones 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.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Szczęsny scores with a head kick.
Szczęsny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Szczęsny tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Szczęsny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malik Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szczęsny slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Szczęsny with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Szczęsny.#T1#
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Szczęsny lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones moves out of range as Szczęsny strikes.
Szczęsny checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones walks into a jab.
Szczęsny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Szczęsny swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.#T2##CL#
Szczęsny gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Szczęsny prevents a body shot from Jones.
Szczęsny misses with the head strike.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szczęsny pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Jones gets through Szczęsny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny blocks an uppercut.
Szczęsny trying to land knees to the body.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Szczęsny stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
Szczęsny misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the cage.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4##TD#
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Szczęsny can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Szczęsny looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Szczęsny wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Szczęsny is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Szczęsny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szczęsny keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Jones!
Malik Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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C18: Gatsby vs Judea
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#R1#
Longworth misses with a two punch combination.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Longworth throws a lazy head kick
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny takes a swing at Longworth's ribcage but misses.
Longworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szczęsny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Longworth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczęsny feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Longworth's calf.
Longworth throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Longworth throws a nice looking combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Longworth's front leg.
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!
Longworth misses with the combination.
Longworth lands with a hook. Szczęsny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Longworth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Szczęsny was covering up waiting for the punch and Longworth finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Longworth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Longworth wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Szczęsny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longworth is one step ahead there.
Szczęsny is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Longworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Szczęsny pulls his head out easily.
Longworth is trying to control but can't.
Longworth is refusing to be controlled, as Szczęsny sits in half guard. #T2#
Szczęsny sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Longworth flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Longworth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Szczęsny looking to pass the guard.
Longworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Longworth looking to control.
Szczęsny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Szczęsny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longworth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Szczęsny pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Szczęsny is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Szczęsny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Longworth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Szczęsny passes into half guard.
Szczęsny is looking to take a break and control but Longworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szczęsny is controlling the pace.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Szczęsny trying to pass the guard but Longworth defending well.
Longworth is trying to control but Szczęsny manages to pass to mount!
Longworth is squirming around, avoiding Szczęsny's attempts to control the action.
Longworth is looking to improve his position but Szczęsny isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny controlling from mount.
Longworth wants to hold on but Szczęsny pushes him away.
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 Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Longworth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Longworth as he connects with a hook.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longworth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Szczęsny lands a jab to the nose.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczęsny misses the target.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szczęsny throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny lands a head kick. Longworth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Szczęsny there.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth throws a combination that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth throws a leg kick
and Szczęsny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Szczęsny fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Longworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Longworth misses with a double jab
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand. #T1#
Longworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Longworth misses with a hook
and Szczęsny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Longworth's knee momentarily.
Szczęsny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Longworth.
Longworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longworth 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.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Longworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
Szczęsny wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Longworth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Szczęsny lands a lovely overhand right.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Longworth 's knee.
Longworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Longworth takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longworth.
Victor Szczęsny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Longworth throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Longworth misses the jab.#T2#
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Longworth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Szczęsny's half guard.
Longworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Szczęsny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Szczęsny is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Longworth is trying to work for a kimura but Szczęsny is defending well.
Szczęsny is looking to improve his position.
Longworth is thwarting Szczęsny's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Szczęsny is pressing down on Longworth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Szczęsny trying to keep a closed guard but Longworth is proving a slippery customer.
Szczęsny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longworth is one step ahead there.
Longworth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Longworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szczęsny is keeping the position for now.
Longworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szczęsny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczęsny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth looking to pass the guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Longworth postures up and lands a big shot to Szczęsny's brow.
Szczęsny is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Longworth is controlling him.
Longworth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Szczęsny seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Longworth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longworth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Longworth with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Szczęsny connects with a looping right hand.
Longworth misses with a takedown
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Longworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
Longworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Longworth.
Longworth throws a combination that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Szczęsny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Longworth takes one to the side of the head.
Longworth throws the left hand but Szczęsny avoids the punch easily.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a right hand to the body.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Longworth tries to land a body kick
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Szczęsny blocks a jab.
Longworth misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Longworth's knee momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Szczęsny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Longworth moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Longworth misses with a double jab
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Longworth's knee momentarily.
Szczęsny tests Longworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Longworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Szczęsny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Szczęsny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longworth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Longworth is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Szczęsny defending well as Longworth loads up on a big left hand.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Longworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and Szczęsny counters with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Szczęsny works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Longworth. Those never looked like landing.
Longworth blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
Longworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longworth misses with a straight right.
Szczęsny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Szczęsny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Longworth will feel that in the morning.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szczęsny, as that shot connected.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longworth can do to turn this around?
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a nice kick to the body.
Longworth throws a lazy right hand but Szczęsny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny tests Longworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longworth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3#
Szczęsny is looking to slow Longworth down with leg kicks.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Szczęsny throws out a powerful jab.
Longworth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
Szczęsny connects with a high kick.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Szczęsny catches Longworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szczęsny.
Longworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Szczęsny scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Longworth throws a nice looking combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szczęsny lands a jab to Longworth's midsection.
Longworth throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
Szczęsny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a big head kick but Longworth shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Longworth misses.
Longworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Longworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Szczęsny throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szczęsny, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
A pretty intense looking Victor Szczęsny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
C14: Obamacare vs Westlund
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Pettis throws a chopping leg kick but Szczęsny manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pettis. That did some damage!
Szczęsny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pettis under the eye.
Good work by Pettis as he checks the leg kick.
Szczęsny doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettis.
Szczęsny wants to slow Pettis down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szczęsny can pounce on him.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pettis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pettis throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
A head kick from Szczęsny lands but Pettis takes it in his stride. #T1#
Pettis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pettis misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pettis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettis.
Szczęsny feints and then cracks Pettis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pettis down.
Pettis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Szczęsny swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Szczęsny pushes Pettis up against the cage in a clinch.
Pettis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pettis is trying to push Szczęsny away but Szczęsny has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pettis takes a shot to the head.
Pettis tries to break free but Szczęsny pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Szczęsny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pettis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Szczęsny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pettis dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Pettis can't break the clinch.
Szczęsny prevents Pettis from breaking the clinch.
Pettis is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling him.
Szczęsny with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pettis working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Szczęsny lands with a light punch inside.
Pettis is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling him.
Pettis wants to break free but Szczęsny has control.
Szczęsny tries to work over Pettis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Szczęsny gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pettis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Pettis is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Pettis is trying to force a seperation but Szczęsny has the dominant position.
Szczęsny lands with a right to the head.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Pettis tries to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling the position.
Szczęsny keeps control of Pettis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Szczęsny scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny with a knee to the head.
Szczęsny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pettis's efforts to push away.
Szczęsny prevents Pettis from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pettis.
Pettis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettis.
Pettis tries a low kick but Szczęsny avoids it.
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettis.
Szczęsny throws a shot to the body.
Szczęsny misses with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Szczęsny is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Szczęsny throws a series of strikes that have Pettis backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
Pettis just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Victor Szczęsny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut.
Pettis tried to counter with a leg kick but Szczęsny avoided it.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szczęsny throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pettis's head.
Pettis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pettis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Szczęsny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pettis will feel that in the morning.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pettis's head.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Szczęsny thuds his shin into the meat of Pettis's side.
A jab from Szczęsny finds it's way through Pettis's defenses.
Pettis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Szczęsny's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Decent striking displayed by Szczęsny there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettis.#T2#
Pettis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny jabs Pettis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szczęsny throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Szczęsny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pettis will feel that in the morning.
Pettis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczęsny.
Pettis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range.
Pettis walks into a straight right hand from Szczęsny.
Pettis misses the shot to the body.
Pettis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczęsny.
Pettis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pettis ducks right into an uppercut from Szczęsny. #T3#
Pettis throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szczęsny works over Pettis's head and body with a nice combination.
Szczęsny tests Pettis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Szczęsny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny.
Pettis feinted with a counter takedown.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Szczęsny checks a leg kick.
Szczęsny has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a solid leg kick but Pettis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Szczęsny.
Pettis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Pettis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Szczęsny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Szczęsny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pettis will feel that in the morning.
Pettis misses with a right hand
and Szczęsny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Szczęsny.
Good shot there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pettis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pettis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny throws a lazy right hand but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Szczęsny tenderised Pettis's leg. Pettis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pettis misses with a right hand
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Pettis.
Szczęsny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Szczęsny scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good leg kick by Szczęsny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny thuds his shin into the meat of Pettis's side.
Pettis throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Pettis.
#T1#
Pettis misses with a wild body shot.
Pettis throws a sloppy body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pettis throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettis is looking to wear down Szczęsny with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pettis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pettis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Szczęsny is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lunges at Pettis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pettis's hand.
Pettis swats away the attempt to clinch by Szczęsny.
Pettis stuns Szczęsny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
Szczęsny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
Some wild striking there from Pettis.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Szczęsny - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettis takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
Szczęsny jabs Pettis right on the nose. Pettis blinks but takes it well.
Pettis blocks a jab.
Szczęsny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Szczęsny misses with a hook.#T3#
Pettis with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Szczęsny counters by moving into the clinch.
Szczęsny pushes off an throws an elbow but Pettis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Szczęsny pushes off an throws an elbow but Pettis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Pettis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pettis swinging wildly here.
Szczęsny lands an overhand right.
Pettis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pettis blocks a jab.#T4#
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pettis looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Pettis throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny throws the left hand but Pettis avoids the punch easily.
Pettis thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pettis.
Anthony Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Szczęsny 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
An intense looking Victor Szczęsny took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Come on Patrick Seery, lets, go for a trilogy while we can! '.
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Event:
RFL 32: Last Event
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Szczęsny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Szczęsny throws a hook but Seery avoids it easily.
As Szczęsny tries to get set, Seery tries to push him back and clinch up but Szczęsny manages to avoid the attempt.
Szczęsny goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Seery takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Seery is looking to clinch but Szczęsny is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seery. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seery thuds a left hand into Szczęsny's body.
Seery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Seery.
Seery takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny moves forwards but Seery connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seery takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny misses with a kick to the body.
Seery tries to counter by clinching up but Szczęsny breaks away and moves out of range.
Seery slips a jab from Szczęsny.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seery. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the body.
Seery tries to clinch up.
Szczęsny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seery throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
Seery moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Seery loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch.
A big left from Seery misses.
Seery throws out a powerful jab.
Seery connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Szczęsny lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seery takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Seery throws a lazy right hand but Szczęsny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seery throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Szczęsny jabs at Seery's body.#CL#
Seery closes the distance and pushes Szczęsny back into the cage.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Seery - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Seery fails to land.
Seery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szczęsny lands a shot to the body.
Szczęsny takes a shot to the head.
Seery can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Szczęsny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seery's defenses.
Seery tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Seery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seery trying to stall but Szczęsny improves his position.
Seery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seery misses with a punch on the inside.
Seery has Szczęsny pressed against the cage.
Seery tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Seery controls his hands.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Szczęsny.
Seery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Seery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seery lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Seery - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Seery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Seery misses with a punch on the inside.
Seery lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Seery dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Szczęsny thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Szczęsny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seery, pushing him back against the cage.
Seery working aggressively here.
Patrick Seery has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Szczęsny lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for Seery.
Seery takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny tries to work over Seery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seery lands an uppercut.
Seery lands a shot to the body.
Seery blocks an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
#T1#
Szczęsny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Seery digs a right hand into Szczęsny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szczęsny's gas tank.
Seery lands with a light punch inside.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seery leaning against his opponent.
Szczęsny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seery.
Seery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seery lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seery has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Seery is trying to stall.
Seery can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Seery.
Szczęsny makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Szczęsny tries to work over Seery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seery blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Seery fails to land.
Szczęsny is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seery is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Szczęsny obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seery throws a head punch that misses.
Seery tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
A short uppercut from Seery. #T3#
Seery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seery swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczęsny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Seery working aggressively here.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Szczęsny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Szczęsny lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szczęsny.
Seery lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Seery's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, Seery scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Szczęsny missing with knees to the body.
Seery lands a right hand that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Szczęsny being controlled against the cage.
Szczęsny is still on wobbly legs! Can Seery finish him?
Seery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szczęsny seems to have recovered his senses.
Szczęsny unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seery lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Still in the clinch, Szczęsny scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Seery's brow.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Seery fails to land.
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 Patrick Seery will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Seery wants to clinch.
Szczęsny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seery just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick.
Patrick Seery is winning the standup battle so far.
Seery throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
Seery misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Seery.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Szczęsny slips a jab from Seery.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seery.
#T1#
Szczęsny lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seery 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.
Szczęsny dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seery. That did some damage!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Szczęsny in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Seery takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Seery tries to clinch there but Szczęsny circles away.
#CL#
Seery has closed the distance and engaged Szczęsny in a clinch.
Seery effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Seery fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
A short uppercut from Seery.
Szczęsny using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Seery misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Seery lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Seery avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Seery blocks it.
Seery has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Seery lands an uppercut.
Seery on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seery on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Seery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seery blocks an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Seery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Seery can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
Seery prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
A short right from Seery on the inside.
Seery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Seery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Seery misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Szczęsny tries to work over Seery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seery throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Seery throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seery.
A head punch on the inside from Seery fails to land.
Szczęsny lands a good knee to the midsection. Seery won't want to take too many of those.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Seery takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Szczęsny pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Szczęsny.
I think Seery 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Patrick Seery!
A victorious Patrick Seery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Victor Szczęsny spoke after the fight, saying 'Come on Patrick Seery, lets, go for a trilogy while we can! '.
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Event:
RFL 31:
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Szczęsny on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Day.
Szczęsny feints a counter leg kick.
Day misses the jab.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Day falls off balance throwing a combination
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Day.
Szczęsny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Szczęsny cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Day throws a jab when Szczęsny was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Szczęsny both land. Nice combination.
Day swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day misses with a hook
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny jabs Day right on the nose. Day blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Day takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny lands with a kick to the temple. Day shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lucky Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Szczęsny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Day misses with a hook to the body
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Szczęsny's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Szczęsny. Day shrugs it off though.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Day strikes.
Szczęsny throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Szczęsny.
Day walks into a straight right hand from Szczęsny.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Day doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczęsny scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Szczęsny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Szczęsny!
Day gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by Szczęsny.#ROC2#
Day is rocked!
Day throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses.
Day misses with a body shot.
Szczęsny defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Day throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day scores with a jab. Szczęsny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Szczęsny looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Szczęsny.
Day misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Day misses with a left hand
and Szczęsny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Day's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Szczęsny clinches.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Day.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day tries for a takedown. No joy.
Day wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szczęsny has him pressed against the cage.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szczęsny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Day's defenses.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szczęsny lands a knee to the body.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Day in his tracks for a moment.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Szczęsny landing knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Szczęsny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Day.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Day is trying to break free.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Szczęsny.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
A frustrated look appears on Day's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny 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.
#R2#
Day looks to land a right hand but Szczęsny moved out of range.
Day takes one to the chin there.
Day swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Day misses with a looping right.
Szczęsny fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Day has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Szczęsny throws a half hearted mid kick.
Day takes one on the button.
Day looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Szczęsny lands a glancing blow to the side of Day's head.
Day throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses with a straight right.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szczęsny lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Day misses with a left hand
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Szczęsny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day misses with a left hand
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczęsny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Szczęsny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Day throws a head kick but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Day takes one to the chin there.
Szczęsny lands a jab to the nose.
Szczęsny throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
Day takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Szczęsny jabs Day right on the nose. Day blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Day takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Szczęsny misses the jab.#T2#
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Szczęsny takes the fight into the clinch.
Day lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szczęsny tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day working aggressively here.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Szczęsny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Day misses with the head strike.
Day takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczęsny controls his hands.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day is working for takedown but Szczęsny is calmly controlling the position for now.
Day cracks Szczęsny with a nice body shot.
Day misses with the head strike.
Day takes an elbow to the forehead.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Day blocks the elbow strike.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny. #T4#
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Szczęsny throws a knee to the head but misses.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
Day has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
Day lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day misses with the head strike.
Day throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szczęsnys head.
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!
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day can't break the clinch.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
Day with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Szczęsny to score with a decent uppercut.
Szczęsny wants to clinch up but Day keeps it at a distance.
Day misses the body punch
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Day looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Day throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Szczęsny lands with a slapping head kick.
Day goes for a double leg but Szczęsny avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Szczęsny continues to drive forward.
Szczęsny let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Day looks to land a right hand but Szczęsny moved out of range.
Szczęsny throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szczęsny lands with a kick to the temple. Day shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Day misses with a left hand
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up but Day circles away and keeps his distance.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szczęsny can pounce on him.
Szczęsny jabs Day to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Day swats away the attempt to clinch by Szczęsny.
Day throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Szczęsny slips under a jab from Day.
Day looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucky Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Szczęsny feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Day's calf.
Day misses with a jab to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day with a nice cross.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Day backing away here, and Szczęsny unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Szczęsny lands a jab to the head.
Szczęsny shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Victor Szczęsny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczęsny takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Day misses with a body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Day 's knee.
Day scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
Szczęsny throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Szczęsny scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Szczęsny misses with a straight left. #T3#
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Szczęsny slips under a jab from Day.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day checks a low kick from Szczęsny.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a nice kick to the body.
Szczęsny thumps Day with a low kick.
Day misses with a straight right.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Day misses with a hook
and Szczęsny counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Szczęsny scores with a head kick.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Day gets tackled into the cage by Szczęsny. Szczęsny maintains the clinch.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny has him pressed against the cage.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Day lands a right hand.
Day is trying to push Szczęsny away but Szczęsny has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Szczęsny.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Szczęsny 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Come on Patrick Seery, lets, go for a trilogy while we can! '.
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Event:
RFL 26: Seery vs Szczesny 2
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Seery misses with a looping left.
Seery checks a leg kick nicely.
Seery wants to counter the offense by Szczęsny and move into the clinch position.
Seery drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seery takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Seery. #CL2#
Seery takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seery.
Szczęsny unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seery lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery is working Szczęsny over against the cage.
Seery has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Seery has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Seery content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Seery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seery tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Seery back against the cage.
Seery misses with a body punch.
Seery dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Seery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Seery controls his hands.
Szczęsny misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seery.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Seery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Seery.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seery.
Seery dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Seery misses with the head strike.
Szczęsny takes a shot to the head.
Seery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seery tries to circle away but Szczęsny has him pinned against the cage.
Szczęsny throws an elbow that misses.
Szczęsny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Seery has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Szczęsny seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seery can turn it around.
Seery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seery is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Szczęsny has Seery pressed against the cage, preventing Seery from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Szczęsny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seery lands a nice shot to the body.
Seery taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Seery tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Seery back against the cage.
Seery scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Victor Szczęsny has been cut.
Seery is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Szczęsny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seery stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Szczęsny. #T4#
Seery has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Seery is pushing Szczęsny up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Seery'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.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Seery controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Seery controls his hands.
Seery digs a right hand into Szczęsny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szczęsny's gas tank.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Seery effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Seery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Szczęsny lands a nice hook to Seery's body. Seery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seery misses with an uppercut.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seery looks to land a right hand but Szczęsny moved out of range.
A head kick from Szczęsny lands but Seery takes it in his stride.
Seery just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Seery bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Szczęsny's head backwards.
Szczęsny throws out a powerful jab.
Seery misses the jab.#T1##CL#
Seery tries to keep at a distance but Szczęsny has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seery avoiding damage as Szczęsny throws knees to the body.
Seery taking a breather.
Patrick Seery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Seery will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Szczęsny up against the cage.
Seery receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Seery is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Seery working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Seery takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Szczęsny has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Seery stalls. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seery throws a head punch that misses.
Seery struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczęsny controls his hands.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Szczęsny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seery backwards.
Seery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seery misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seery.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Seery.
Seery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Seery has Szczęsny pushed against the cage.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Szczęsny landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Szczęsny tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seery avoids it.
Seery stalling the fight.
Seery misses with a punch to the body.
Seery misses with a punch to the body.
Seery misses with some punches.
Seery misses with a punch on the inside.
Seery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seery displaying some good clinch control by pressing Szczęsny up against the cage.
Seery lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Seery wants to break free but Szczęsny has control.
Seery is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seery takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Patrick Seery has been cut.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Seery can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
Szczęsny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seery scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Seery will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Seery throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Seery has closed the distance and engaged Szczęsny in a clinch.
Seery pushes Szczęsny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny lands an elbow just above Seery 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Seery fails to land.
Szczęsny lands an elbow just above Seery 's eye.
Seery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szczęsny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Seery in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery misses with a punch to the body.
Seery slowing the pace effectively.
Seery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seery taking a breather.#T1#
Seery is stalling here.
Szczęsny pushes off an throws an elbow but Seery leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Szczęsny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Szczęsny prevents a body shot from Seery.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Seery avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Seery tries to work over Szczęsny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Seery.
Seery lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Seery.
Seery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Szczęsny.
Seery avoiding damage.
Seery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Seery.
Seery working aggressively here.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seery is trying to push Szczęsny away but Szczęsny has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Seery has Szczęsny pressed against the cage.
Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seery.
Seery is trying to maintain a safe position but Szczęsny gets an underhook and turns Seery into the cage.
Seery lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seery working aggressively here.
Seery stalling in the clinch.
Szczęsny tries to work over Seery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seery is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Seery lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Seery has Szczęsny pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny. #T4#
Seery stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Patrick Seery.
Seery just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny throws a front kick aimed at Seery's knee but Seery avoids it well.
Nice shot by Szczęsny.
Seery sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Szczęsny pushes Seery away with a front kick.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Seery.
Szczęsny looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Seery blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
Seery is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seery.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Seery.
I've got Seery winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Seery!
Patrick Seery seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Victor Szczęsny had this to say: 'I really wanted to Win but it didn't work out. I'm looking to win back this title, I'll come back'.
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Event:
RFL 23: Seery vs Szczesny
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Szczęsny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Szczęsny keeps the fight on the outside.
Seery throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Seery.
Szczęsny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seery misses the jab.
Seery misses with a double jab
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Seery was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny looks to score with a jab to the body but Seery is just out of range.
Seery appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Szczęsny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szczęsny blocks a jab.
Seery has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Szczęsny misses with a two punch combination.
Szczęsny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Szczęsny lands a head kick. Seery smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Seery lands a slapping body shot.
Seery misses with a hook.
Szczęsny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Seery.
Danga de danga de dang - Szczęsny scores with a four punch combination!
Szczęsny misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seery. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szczęsny.
#T2#
Szczęsny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seery misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Seery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szczęsny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Szczęsny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Szczęsny throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seery on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Szczęsny forces Seery back against the cage and clinches.
Seery misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a body punch in the clinch.
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Seery has been cut.#T3#
Seery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seery throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seery is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny has him pressed against the cage.
Seery manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Szczęsny prevents a body shot from Seery.
Seery is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seery taking a breather.
Seery presses Szczęsny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seery tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
#T4#
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Seery.
Seery lands a left hand.
Szczęsny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seery's efforts to push away.
Seery can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Seery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Seery in his tracks for a moment.
Seery stalling against the cage.
Seery stalling in the clinch but Szczęsny improves position.
Seery tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Seery back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Seery's cut.
That's time! Seery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Szczęsny throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seery with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Szczęsny to score with a decent uppercut.
Seery throws a lazy right hand but Szczęsny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szczęsny throws out a counter right but Seery avoids it with no problem.
Seery misses with a straight right.
Seery slips under a jab from Szczęsny.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Seery wants to clinch up but Szczęsny keeps it at a distance.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seery.
Szczęsny tries a quick counter leg kick but Seery is wise to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Szczęsny in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny swats away the attempt to clinch by Seery.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Seery misses.
Seery misses with a hook.#T1#
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick that knocks Seery off balance momentarily.
Seery misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a nice leg kick.
Szczęsny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Seery takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Seery misses.
Seery throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Seery misses the shot to the body.
Seery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Seery.
Szczęsny let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Szczęsny has taken the fight to the clinch.
Szczęsny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seery's elbow.
Seery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seery taking a breather.#T2#
Seery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seery can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
Szczęsny working aggressively here.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Seery has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
Seery managing to block the knees to the body from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Seery shrugs off.
Szczęsny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seery's efforts to push away.
Seery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny prevents a body shot from Seery. #T3#
Seery on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seery makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seery misses with a body punch.
Seery lands with a left to the head.
Seery tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny gets through Seery's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Seery fails to land.
Seery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seery takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Seery misses with a punch to the body.
Seery tries to circle away but Szczęsny has him pinned against the cage.
Seery misses with a punch on the inside.
Seery throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny connects with a knee to the head.
Seery working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seery.
Seery working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seery can't break the clinch.
Seery is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling him.
Seery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick Seery's cut.
That's time! Seery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Seery defending well as Szczęsny loads up on a big left hand.
Szczęsny tests Seery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seery scores with a shot to the body.
Seery misses with a straight right.
Szczęsny lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Szczęsny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seery lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery throws a head punch that misses.
Seery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Szczęsny misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Seery breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Seery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szczęsny connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seery scrambles back to his feet.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Szczęsny misses the shot to the body.
Szczęsny throws a hook but Seery avoids it easily.
Seery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Szczęsny. Beautiful body shot.
Seery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Seery throws a right hand that Szczęsny ducks under and follows up with a left that Szczęsny also avoids with ease.
Szczęsny scores with a hook.
Seery throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szczęsny misses with a straight right.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Szczęsny throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Seery counters by clinching up.
Seery swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seery stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seery misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny lands a nice shot to the body.
Seery blocks an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Seery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patrick Seery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Seery tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
Seery gets through Szczęsny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seery.
Seery misses with a punch on the inside.
Seery lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Seery fails to land.
Szczęsny lands a nice uppercut.
Seery working aggressively here.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seery is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny has him pressed against the cage.
Seery wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Seery on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow.
Szczęsny lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szczęsny tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seery avoids it.
Seery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seery has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Seery is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Szczęsny's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A shot in the inside from Seery.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seery has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Seery can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
Seery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seery misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrick Seery.
I think Szczęsny 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
RFL 019 -> -> -> 5 x 3
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richards is looking to chop away at Szczęsny's legs.
Szczęsny throws a big shot that misses.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczęsny.
Richards tries to clinch but Szczęsny is having none of it.
Szczęsny misses with a looping right.
Szczęsny doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Richards throws a looping overhand right but Szczęsny ducks down to avoid it.
Richards throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny misses with a left hand
and Richards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richards misses with a few strikes there.
Richards throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Richards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Szczęsny takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Szczęsny misses with a wild combination.
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Richards.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Szczęsny circles away.
Richards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Richards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Richards throws a body shot but no joy.
Richards walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Szczęsny moves into the clinch.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage. #T2#
Richards throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Richards stalling the fight.
Richards continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Richards lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Victor Szczęsny has been cut.
Richards taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Richards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Richards blocks the elbow strike.
Richards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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 Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Richards scores with a nice body kick.
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richards tries to clinch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Richards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szczęsny.
Richards moves away from the strike by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny clobbers Richards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Richards misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Szczęsny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Szczęsny cracks Richards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richards flicks out a counter leg kick but Szczęsny steps away.
Szczęsny throws a poor cross that misses
and Richards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Richards.#T1#
A low kick from Szczęsny is predictable there
and Richards counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Szczęsny checks a low kick from Richards.
It looked like Szczęsny was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Richards.
Szczęsny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Richards's head backwards.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Richards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Szczęsny stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Richards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Szczęsny throws out a leg kick but Richards moves out of range and Szczęsny only half commits.
Richards wants to counter with a clinch but Szczęsny pushes him away.#CL#
Szczęsny rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Richards's brow. #T2#
Richards slows down the pace here.
Richards scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
A bit of stalling here from Richards.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Richards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny working aggressively here.
Szczęsny pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Richards lands a shoulder strike.
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 Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Szczęsny connects with a single shot there.
Szczęsny shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Richards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Richards avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Richards throws a counter combo.
Szczęsny lands a slapping body shot.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Szczęsny connects with a high kick.
Szczęsny tests Richards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richards swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Richards throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Richards throws a series of punches but Szczęsny avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Richards lands with a slapping head kick.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Richards throws a body kick.
Szczęsny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szczęsny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Szczęsny swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Szczęsny throws out a loose jab but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Richards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Richards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Szczęsny is looking to counter punch.
Szczęsny checks a leg kick.
Richards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szczęsny can pounce on him.
#T2#
Szczęsny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Richards on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow Szczęsny down.
Szczęsny scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny is looking to chop away at Richards's legs.
Szczęsny pivots, looking for a leg kick but Richards is out of range and Szczęsny settles back down.
Szczęsny looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely.
Richards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range and Richards settles back down.
Szczęsny looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the body.
Richards throws a low kick but Szczęsny avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Richards is looking to slow Szczęsny down with leg kicks.
Szczęsny misses with a hook
and Richards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richards tries to clinch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Richards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Richards takes one to the side of the head.
Szczęsny avoids a kick to the body.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Richards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szczęsny.
That kick from Richards tenderised Szczęsny's leg. Szczęsny is trying to keep his angry face on.
Richards moves out of range as Szczęsny strikes.
Szczęsny scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Richards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Richards ducks right into an uppercut from Szczęsny.
Richards tries to clinch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Richards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Richards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Szczęsny throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily.
Szczęsny misses with a wild combination.
Richards steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
Szczęsny pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richards misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Szczęsny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Richards blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny connects with a body shot.
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny.
Richards connects with a solid leg kick.
Szczęsny looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range.
Szczęsny lands a really nice looking cross but Richards seems unphased.
Richards wants to clinch up but Szczęsny keeps it at a distance.
Richards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richards blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny had his way with Sean Richards in that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny walks into a straight right hand from Richards.
Szczęsny lands the left hand.
Richards loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch.
Szczęsny moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczęsny misses with a looping right.
Richards pushes Szczęsny away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Richards tries to clinch
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
Richards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Szczęsny connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Richards tries to land a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Szczęsny is looking to slow Richards down with leg kicks.
Szczęsny listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Szczęsny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Richards strikes.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Richards.
#CL#
Szczęsny clinches up with Richards and pushes him back against the cage.
Richards just leaning against Szczęsny, taking a breather.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Szczęsny being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Szczęsny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Richards is looking to control Szczęsny's arms but Szczęsny gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richards has his back to the cage.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szczęsny lands a nice shot to the body.
Sean Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szczęsny, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:46
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RFL 011 Machado vs Rutten
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Szczęsny looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Szczęsny.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva 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.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Szczęsny's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny scores with a nice body kick.
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva misses with a combination
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczęsny scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Szczęsny had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Nice jab there from Silva.
That kick from Silva tenderised Szczęsny's leg. Szczęsny is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva thows a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Szczęsny blocks the low kick.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Szczęsny.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Szczęsny.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Szczęsny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Szczęsny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Silva throws a leg kick but Szczęsny sees it coming and moves out of range.
Szczęsny is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Silva cracks the inside of Szczęsny's front leg.
No joy there for Szczęsny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva is looking to counter with a body kick.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Szczęsny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Szczęsny connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Szczęsny lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch.
Szczęsny tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Szczęsny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szczęsny lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Silva.
Szczęsny sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Szczęsny throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Szczęsny connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Szczęsny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Szczęsny shrugs it off though.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Szczęsny moved away.
Szczęsny fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva is looking to chop away at Szczęsny's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Szczęsny scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Szczęsny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Silva.
Szczęsny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szczęsny jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Szczęsny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva blocks a jab.
Rafa Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny is looking to score with low kicks.
Szczęsny avoids a kick to the body.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Szczęsny lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Szczęsny scores with a three punch combo!
Szczęsny checks a leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Szczęsny's corner calls for a 1-2. Szczęsny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Szczęsny's knee but Szczęsny avoids it well.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot.
Szczęsny checks a low kick from Silva.
Szczęsny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Szczęsny throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Szczęsny. That snapped Silva's head back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Silva might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A leg kick checked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a jab to the head.
Silva throws a leg kick but Szczęsny sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szczęsny throws a good cross that connects.
Silva looks for the body kick but Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Szczęsny throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Szczęsny scores with a jab.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva misses with a kick to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Szczęsny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
#CL2#
Szczęsny has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny scores with a knee to the head.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szczęsny tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice combination there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Szczęsny counters with a nice body shot.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szczęsny throws out the jab.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Szczęsny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A lazy body kick from Silva
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva connects with a leg kick. Szczęsny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1##CL2#
Szczęsny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva pushes Szczęsny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Szczęsny throws a good cross that connects.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Szczęsny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Szczęsny finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Szczęsny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Szczęsny checks a leg kick.
Szczęsny feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Szczęsny's front leg but catches the back leg as Szczęsny tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Szczęsny down.
Szczęsny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Rafa Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
Silva misses with the body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Szczęsny.
Silva moves forwards but Szczęsny connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Szczęsny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva tries to land a body kick
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Szczęsny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Szczęsny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Szczęsny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szczęsny lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Szczęsny lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Szczęsny with a hook.
Jab by Szczęsny.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Szczęsny feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szczęsny checks a leg kick.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Szczęsny checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Szczęsny winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
A pretty intense looking Victor Szczęsny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
RFL 007 Big Deal
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Garner gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garner wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy.
Szczęsny tries to bench press Garner off him but Garner keeps the position. #SUB2#
Garner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Szczęsny has escaped the position, nice work there.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny is trying to improve his position.
Szczęsny's coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Szczęsny is trying to control Garner's posture but Garner avoids it.
Garner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Garner is trying to get an arm triangle but Szczęsny is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Garner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Szczęsny struggling a bit here.
Szczęsny regains half guard, as Garner was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Garner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garner is thwarting Szczęsny's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to full guard.
Szczęsny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garner is working away from the top position though.
Garner wants to pass to mount but Szczęsny is defending the position.
Szczęsny gets back to full guard.
Garner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szczęsny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garner throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Garner throws a big right hand that misses.
Szczęsny has his hands on Garner's head, controlling the position.
Garner throws a big right hand that misses.
Garner tries to free his leg and advance position but Szczęsny is retaining full guard.
Garner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garner throwing strikes from guard but Szczęsny blocks nicely.
Szczęsny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garner manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Garner keeping moving, preventing Szczęsny from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Garner has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Szczęsny doesn't defend quickly enough and Garner has managed to lock this one up! Can Szczęsny escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Garner on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ron Garner!
Ron Garner is the new bantamweight champion!
Ron Garner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Victor Szczęsny was interviewed post fight and said 'I really wanted to Win but it didn't work out. I'm looking to win back this title, I'll come back'.
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Event:
AMC 010 Bergfried vs Szczesny
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Szczęsny is looking to chop away at Bergfried's legs.
Bergfried scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny wants to clinch
and Bergfried counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Bergfried.
Szczęsny throws a good cross that connects.
Bergfried keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Szczęsny moves into range and connects with a jab.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Bergfried's front leg.
Bergfried tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried throws an overhand right that lands on Szczęsny's shoulder, as Szczęsny tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Bergfried throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Bergfried takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Szczęsny sees coming a mile off.
Bergfried motions for Szczęsny to come forward. Bergfried throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Szczęsny wants to clinch.
As Szczęsny backs away, Bergfried returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
Bergfried misses with the body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergfried shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bergfried fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Bergfried misses with a hook. Szczęsny ducked under it nicely.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny feints a jab promting Bergfried to slip. Szczęsny then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bergfried slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Bergfried lands a nice looking body shot.
Szczęsny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Szczęsny throws a big shot that misses.
Szczęsny works Bergfried's body with a nice hook.
Bergfried with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bergfried pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bergfried checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bergfried slips under a jab from Szczęsny.
Bergfried looks to land a body kick but Szczęsny moved away.
Szczęsny now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bergfried throws a push kick but Szczęsny slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Szczęsny! But no joy.
Szczęsny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Szczęsny thumps Bergfried with a low kick.
Szczęsny misses with a lunging right hand
and Bergfried counters with an outside leg kick.
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
Bergfried keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szczęsny.#T3#
Szczęsny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Szczęsny misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bergfried.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Bergfried blocks the leg kick.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny jabs Bergfried right on the nose. Bergfried blinks but takes it well.
Szczęsny is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bergfried had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergfried blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
#CL2#
Szczęsny rushes Bergfried and presses him up against the cage.
Szczęsny blocks an elbow strike from Bergfried.
Szczęsny keeps control of Bergfried as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Szczęsny letting Bergfried take a breather here.
Bergfried swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bergfried misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bergfried.
Bergfried pushes Szczęsny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bergfried lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bergfried prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Bergfried dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bergfried thows a body kick. Szczęsny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bergfried swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Szczęsny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szczęsny, as that shot connected.
Bergfried takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Szczęsny.
Bergfried tries to land a front kick but Szczęsny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Szczęsny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bergfried doesn't seem phased though.
Szczęsny sizes up Bergfried with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Szczęsny throws out a leg kick but Bergfried moves out of range and Szczęsny only half commits.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Szczęsny.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Szczęsny! But no joy.
Szczęsny throws out a loose jab but Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Szczęsny both land. Nice combination.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Jab by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bergfried's sensitive parts.
Bergfried tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Bergfried changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergfried displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szczęsny throws out the jab.
Szczęsny scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Szczęsny misses
and Bergfried counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Szczęsny works Bergfried's body with a nice hook.
Szczęsny is looking to land body kicks.
Bergfried throws a low kick, looking for Szczęsny's leg but Szczęsny calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Szczęsny.
Bergfried throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bergfried walks into a jab.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bergfried.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Szczęsny! But no joy.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Bergfried punishes Szczęsny's body with a nice straight punch.
Bergfried throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Szczęsny's head.
Bergfried misses with a jab to the body
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Bergfried throws a leg kick that misses.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny lands the left hand.#T3#
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny throws a hook but Bergfried avoids it easily.
Szczęsny throws a nice head kick!
A big left from Bergfried misses.
Szczęsny missing with a left hand there. Bergfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
Szczęsny misses with a double jab.
Szczęsny cracks Bergfried with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bergfried closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bergfried keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szczęsny.
And Bergfried counters with a quick kick to the body but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny jabs Bergfried right on the nose. Bergfried blinks but takes it well.
Szczęsny is looking to score with low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szczęsny.
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Szczęsny connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bergfried gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Szczęsny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bergfried tries to land a leg kick but Szczęsny saw it coming and moves away.
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a jab to the nose.
Bergfried throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bergfried is looking to wear down Szczęsny with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bergfried lands with a kick to the ribs.
Szczęsny lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Bergfried is predictable there
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergfried uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Szczęsny.
A quick step to the side and Bergfried tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny slips under a jab from Bergfried.
Bergfried staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bergfried throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried slips a jab from Szczęsny.
Bergfried throws the left hand but Szczęsny avoids the punch easily.
Bergfried attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bergfried misses with an uppercut. Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Bergfried throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bergfried tries to land a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Bergfried was not able to check.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny thuds his right hand into Bergfried's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bergfried takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut.
Bergfried is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Szczęsny's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a series of strikes. Bergfried will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bergfried is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Szczęsny throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Szczęsny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bergfried blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried lands a body shot.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Bergfried scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bergfried on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bergfried thows a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szczęsny swinging wildly here.
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Szczęsny only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bergfried fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Szczęsny's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Friedrich Bergfried has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Szczęsny catches Bergfried with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szczęsny has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny tries a quick counter leg kick but Bergfried is wise to it.
Bergfried fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range.
Szczęsny appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bergfried uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Szczęsny.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Szczęsny moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Szczęsny connects with a right hand. Bergfried shakes it off.
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Nice defenses there by Bergfried.
Bergfried lands a nice leg kick that just misses Szczęsny's sensitive parts.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bergfried.
Szczęsny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3##CL2#
Szczęsny clinches up against the cage.
Bergfried with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Szczęsny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bergfried takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Bergfried in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny pushes off an throws an elbow but Bergfried leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szczęsny.
Bergfried misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Bergfried tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
Bergfried works on Szczęsny's body with a couple of short punches.
Bergfried unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Szczęsny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bergfried has Szczęsny pressed against the cage.
Bergfried pushes off an throws an elbow but Szczęsny leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bergfried with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bergfried misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Bergfried lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Bergfried fails to land.
Bergfried tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Szczęsny winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny is the new bantamweight champion!
Victor Szczęsny decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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CATCH!!!-KO3-AKE OME!!! 2017
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ciz tries to keep at a distance but Szczęsny has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ciz pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Ciz trying to stall but Szczęsny improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz tries to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling the position.
Ciz is trying to push Szczęsny away but Szczęsny has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ciz avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.#T1#
Ciz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Szczęsny is keeping busy.
Ciz is trying to break free.
Szczęsny keeps control of Ciz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ciz blocks an elbow strike.
Szczęsny lands a right hand.
Szczęsny blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ciz is looking to break free of the clinch but Szczęsny has double underhooks.
Szczęsny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ciz's efforts to push away.
Szczęsny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ciz has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
Ciz tries to circle away but Szczęsny has him pinned against the ropes.
Ciz avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.#BC2#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Szczęsny moves into the clinch successfully.
Szczęsny working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ciz takes an elbow to the temple.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciz controls his hands.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Ciz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ciz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ciz circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Szczęsny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ciz tries to land a leg kick but Szczęsny saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Szczęsny clinches with his opponent.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ciz is looking to break free of the clinch but Szczęsny has double underhooks.
Ciz blocks an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczęsny being controlled against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ciz blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ciz misses the shot to the body.
Szczęsny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Szczęsny lunges at Ciz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ciz's hand. #CL2#
Szczęsny darts in and clinches Ciz up against the ropes.
Ciz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szczęsny throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Ciz. #CL#
Ciz moves into the clinch successfully.
Szczęsny tries to land a knee to the head but Ciz blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Ciz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Szczęsny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ciz's defenses.
Ciz is trying to push Szczęsny away but Szczęsny has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Szczęsny on the inside.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ciz is trying to break free.#BC2#
Szczęsny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ciz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ciz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Szczęsny throws a head kick but Ciz moves out of range.
Ciz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ciz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ciz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Szczęsny scores with the left hand. Ciz knows he should have avoided that one.
Victor Szczęsny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciz manages to avoid it.
Ciz misses with a body kick.
Ciz misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Szczęsny counters by moving into the clinch.
Ciz taking a breather.
Ciz is trying to maintain a safe position but Szczęsny gets an underhook and turns Ciz into the ropes.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like George Ciz has been cut.#T3##BC#
Ciz breaks the clinch.
Ciz is looking to land body kicks.
Ciz misses with a kick to the body.
Ciz slips under a jab.
Szczęsny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ciz.
Ciz throws a sloppy head kick and Szczęsny moves out of range easily. #CL#
Ciz moves into the clinch.
Szczęsny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Szczęsny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ciz's efforts to push away.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ciz pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Szczęsny prevents Ciz from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Ciz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ciz throws a sloppy head kick and Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Ciz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szczęsny throws a head kick but Ciz moves out of range.
Szczęsny throws a jab but it's blocked by Ciz. #CL2#
Szczęsny closes the distance and pushes Ciz back into the ropes.
Ciz dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Ciz has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ciz breaks from the clinch.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ciz throws a sloppy head kick and Szczęsny moves out of range easily. #T1#
Szczęsny misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Szczęsny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ciz on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Szczęsny dips to his left and cracks Ciz with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Ciz. #CL2#
Szczęsny closes the distance and pushes Ciz back into the ropes.
Ciz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Szczęsny.
Ciz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Ciz avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Ciz is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny has him pressed against the ropes.
Szczęsny lands a nice shot to the body.
Szczęsny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC#
Ciz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ciz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Szczęsny releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ciz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Szczęsny on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Szczęsny closes the distance and pushes Ciz back into the ropes.
Ciz avoids the elbow strike from Szczęsny, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ciz's brow. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Szczęsny as Ciz tries to tie him up.
Ciz takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch.
Ciz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Szczęsny finds it's way round the side to connect with Ciz's head.
Ciz misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ciz wants to clinch.#T4#
Ciz throws the kick towards the body but Szczęsny avoids it.
It seemed like Szczęsny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Szczęsny lands a lovely overhand right.
Szczęsny moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
Ciz misses the shot to the body.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ciz is able to avoid easily.
Szczęsny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Szczęsny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ciz checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Ciz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A right-left combo lands from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ciz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ciz tries a head kick but it misses.
Szczęsny lands with a right hand.
Szczęsny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Szczęsny. That snapped Ciz's head back.
A big left from Ciz misses.
Szczęsny does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Szczęsny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ciz slips a jab and a cross from Szczęsny.
#T1#
A punch combination from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny with a nice cross.
Ciz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Szczęsny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ciz throws a head kick that misses.
Ciz swats away the attempt to clinch by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny scores with a punch to the head.
Ciz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ciz.
Ciz throws a low kick but Szczęsny moves out of range easily. #T2#
Szczęsny misses with a hook.
Szczęsny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ciz under the eye.
Ciz throws a low kick but Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny wants to clinch.
Szczęsny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#
Ciz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciz misses with a body kick.
Szczęsny checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Ciz's head but Ciz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szczęsny checks a leg kick nicely.
Ciz doesn't manage to clinch there - Szczęsny circles away.
#CL2#
Szczęsny moves into the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ciz backwards.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Ciz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szczęsny has him pressed against the ropes.
Ciz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Ciz is trying to stall.
Ciz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Szczęsny is keeping busy.
Szczęsny pushes off an throws an elbow but Ciz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Ciz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on George Ciz'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Szczęsny looks to land a right hand but Ciz moved out of range.
Szczęsny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ciz's hands.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch but Ciz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ciz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ciz throws a lazy head kick
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Szczęsny looks to land a right hand but Ciz moved out of range.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ciz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Szczęsny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Szczęsny lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ciz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ciz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Szczęsny connects with a right hand. Ciz shakes it off.
Ciz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Szczęsny throws an overhand right that lands on Ciz's shoulder, as Ciz tries to avoid the shot.
Szczęsny misses with a hook.
Ciz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Ciz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciz tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut.
Ciz throws a push kick but Szczęsny slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Ciz forces Szczęsny back against the ropes and clinches.
Szczęsny tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ciz is looking to break free of the clinch but Szczęsny has double underhooks. #T2#
Szczęsny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Szczęsny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szczęsny lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Szczęsny.
Ciz avoids the elbow strike from Szczęsny, against the ropes.
#T3#
Szczęsny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow.
Ciz blocks an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Ciz looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciz. #BC2#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Szczęsny circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ciz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szczęsny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ciz moves away from the strike by Szczęsny.
As Szczęsny tries to get set, Ciz tries to push him back and clinch up but Szczęsny manages to avoid the attempt.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Szczęsny moves into range and clinches up with Ciz.
Ciz tries to stall but Szczęsny uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciz avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.
George Ciz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ciz missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Szczęsny 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Highland Games 219
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Pinaglabanan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Szczęsny is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pinaglabanan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Szczęsny after a bit of a struggle.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinaglabanan controls his hands.
Pinaglabanan wants to take the fight to the mat but Szczęsny manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pinaglabanan is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinaglabanan wants a takedown.
Pinaglabanan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Szczęsny pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1##TD#
Pinaglabanan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Szczęsny sprawls well initially but Pinaglabanan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pinaglabanan working the head and body with strikes.
Szczęsny wants to get back to his feet.
Pinaglabanan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Szczęsny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Szczęsny is looking to improve his position.
Pinaglabanan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szczęsny defending well though.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain the position but Pinaglabanan is very close to passing his half guard.
Pinaglabanan lands with a punch from half guard.
Szczęsny is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Pinaglabanan thows a huge punch but Szczęsny dodges it nicely.
Szczęsny controlling the position well.
Pinaglabanan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Szczęsny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Szczęsny wants to get back to his feet.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny wants to get back to full guard but Pinaglabanan has passed into side control.
Pinaglabanan is putting a hurting on Szczęsny here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pinaglabanan working the head with strikes. #T3#
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position but Szczęsny is working away.
You can see the frustration on Szczęsny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position but Szczęsny is working away.
Pinaglabanan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Szczęsny is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Szczęsny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaglabanan prevents Szczęsny from escaping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Szczęsny tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pinaglabanan easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Szczęsny lands a body shot.
Szczęsny misses with a straight left.
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Pinaglabanan throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny flicks out a counter leg kick but Pinaglabanan steps away.
Szczęsny scores with a hook.#TD#
Pinaglabanan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Szczęsny controlling the position well.
Pinaglabanan slips a nice elbow through Szczęsny's hands, connecting with Szczęsny's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pinaglabanan 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.#T1#
Szczęsny is staying active underneath Pinaglabanan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinaglabanan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Szczęsny taking some punishment here, with Pinaglabanan in his half guard.
Pinaglabanan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Ground and pound from Pinaglabanan.
Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Can Pinaglabanan finish him?
Pinaglabanan scores with a big shot! Szczęsny's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Szczęsny! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pinaglabanan!
After the fight, John Pinaglabanan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Victor Szczęsny spoke after the fight, saying 'I really wanted to Win but it didn't work out. I'm looking to win back this title, I'll come back'.
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Event:
Highland Games 217
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny scores with a jab.
Szczęsny misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Longworth.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longworth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth tries for a takedown but Szczęsny circles away easily
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Szczęsny's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Szczęsny is looking to clinch.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a leg kick.
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!
Longworth throws a leg kick but Szczęsny moved away.
Szczęsny appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Szczęsny gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Longworth misses with the head strike.
Longworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longworth wants a takedown.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a body shot in the clinch.
Longworth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Szczęsny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Szczęsny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Longworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longworth dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Longworth has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Longworth tries to pull guard but Szczęsny won't allow it.
Longworth misses with some punches.
#T2#
Longworth can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longworth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longworth.
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Longworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longworth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Szczęsny just stands there and leans against the cage.
Longworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Longworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longworth wants a takedown.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Longworth. #T3#
Longworth has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Longworth tries for a takedown but Szczęsny manages to get underhooks.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Longworth working aggressively here.
Longworth working aggressively here.
Longworth tries to score a body lock takedown but Szczęsny shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Longworth tries to work over Szczęsny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Szczęsny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longworth.
Longworth avoids the elbow strike from Szczęsny, against the cage.
Longworth tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
Longworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Longworth misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Longworth controls his hands.
Longworth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szczęsny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Longworth lands a body shot.
Longworth throws a head punch that misses.
Szczęsny with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szczęsny lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Longworth pulls Szczęsny into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Szczęsny gets to his feet. Longworth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Szczęsny is looking to counter punch.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczęsny lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Longworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Szczęsny throws a right hand that Longworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Longworth also avoids with ease.
A cross from Szczęsny lands.
Szczęsny throws a nice looking combination but Longworth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Longworth wants to counter with a clinch but Szczęsny pushes him away.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Longworth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczęsny throws a right and a left that Longworth avoids nicely.
Szczęsny darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Longworth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Szczęsny on his heels. He'll look to pass Szczęsny's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Longworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Szczęsny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Longworth passes into half guard. #T1#
Longworth stalling away here and it's allowed Szczęsny to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Szczęsny looking for a sweep. Not yet Szczęsny, not yet.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Szczęsny blocks nicely.
Longworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Szczęsny has wrist control.
Longworth throwing strikes but missing.
Longworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Szczęsny is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szczęsny is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Szczęsny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Szczęsny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Szczęsny has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczęsny stopping the sweep attempt from Longworth.
Longworth trying to strike off his back.
Szczęsny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longworth on the ground.
Szczęsny tries to stand but Longworth is controlling from the bottom.
Szczęsny tries to free his leg and advance position but Longworth is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Szczęsny pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Longworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Longworth wants to hit a switch here but Szczęsny passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Longworth there!
Longworth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Szczęsny manages to capitalize on a mistake by Longworth to take his back!
Longworth has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
A lull in the action here.
Szczęsny controlling the position well here. Longworth rolled but Szczęsny kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Szczęsny is looking to control Longworth but Longworth is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny trying to control.
Longworth trying to control the position but Szczęsny manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Longworth right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny keeps control of the position as Longworth tries to break free.
Szczęsny not allowing Longworth to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Longworth misses with a hook to the body
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczęsny moves in looking to clinch but Longworth pushes him off.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szczęsny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longworth tries to land a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Szczęsny - just one landing.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth lands a nice shot that snaps Szczęsny's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth moves out of range as Szczęsny throws a body kick.
Szczęsny slips under a jab from Longworth.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Szczęsny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. Longworth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longworth can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longworth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Szczęsny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Longworth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Szczęsny manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Longworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szczęsny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Szczęsny wants to stand up but Longworth is controlling him.
Longworth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Longworth lands a couple of digs.
Longworth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Longworth with a nice head shot there.
Szczęsny keeping full guard, as Longworth tries to pass.
Szczęsny controlling the position.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Longworth postures up.
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!
Longworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Longworth looking to pass the guard.
Longworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Longworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Szczęsny looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Victor Szczęsny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczęsny lands a nice hook to Longworth's body. Longworth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Longworth misses with a takedown
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Szczęsny moved out of range.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Longworth misses with the body kick
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Longworth has his takedown stuffed
and Szczęsny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Szczęsny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Longworth misses with a combination
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longworth throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Szczęsny is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Longworth was not able to check.
Longworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Longworth connects with a body shot.
Longworth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szczęsny scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szczęsny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Longworth under the eye.#CL#
Longworth gets tackled into the cage by Szczęsny. Szczęsny maintains the clinch.
Longworth misses with some punches.
Longworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szczęsny, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
A pretty intense looking Victor Szczęsny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Highland Games 214
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Szczęsny ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bueller throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Bueller takes one on the button.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bueller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bueller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Szczęsny misses with a body shot
and Bueller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bueller staying out of range there.
Bueller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bueller tries to clinch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Bueller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bueller lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bueller. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Bueller backs away, Szczęsny returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Szczęsny feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bueller's calf.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bueller tries to clinch but Szczęsny moves away
and Szczęsny counters with a series of strikes. Bueller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice cross by Szczęsny.
We've been told by Szczęsny's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Szczęsny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szczęsny throws a lazy right hand but Bueller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bueller misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Szczęsny.
Bueller just misses with a punch to the body.
Bueller throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Szczęsny feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Szczęsny throws a lazy right hand but Bueller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bueller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Szczęsny.#T2#
Bueller misses with a left hand
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny misses with a left hand
letting Bueller counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Bueller moved away.
Bueller throws a looping overhand right but Szczęsny ducks down to avoid it.
Szczęsny is looking to counter the offense by Bueller and move into the clinch.
Szczęsny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Szczęsny works the jab nicely.
Bueller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Szczęsny lands with an overhand left.
Szczęsny misses the shot to the body.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut. Bueller saw that one coming.
Bueller just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Szczęsny!
Bueller defending well as Szczęsny loads up on a big left hand.
Bueller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Szczęsny with a body shot.
Szczęsny slips a straight right by Bueller.#CL2#
Bueller has managed to clinch.
Szczęsny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bueller can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
Bueller throws a head punch that misses.
Szczęsny tries to work over Bueller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bueller.
Bueller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bueller can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
#T4#
Bueller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Bueller in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Ferris Bueller has been cut.
Bueller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bueller misses with the head strike.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Bueller tries to work over Szczęsny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Szczęsny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Bueller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bueller misses with a punch to the body.
Bueller misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bueller's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Bueller fails to land.
Bueller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Bueller avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ferris Bueller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Szczęsny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bueller momentarily.
Szczęsny throws a lazy uppercut
and Bueller counters with a right hand to the body.
Szczęsny goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bueller misses with a body punch
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Bueller throws an overhand right that lands on Szczęsny's shoulder, as Szczęsny tries to avoid the shot.
Bueller throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch but Bueller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bueller throws a lazy uppercut
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand. #CL#
Szczęsny takes the fight into the clinch.
Bueller struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczęsny controls his hands.
Bueller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bueller can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny. #T1#
Szczęsny pushes off an throws an elbow but Bueller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bueller is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bueller misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bueller misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Szczęsny.
Bueller tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny lands a body shot.
Bueller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bueller lands with a light punch inside.
Bueller avoids the elbow strike from Szczęsny, against the cage.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bueller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Bueller tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Bueller back against the cage.
Bueller tries to work over Szczęsny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Szczęsny prevents a body shot from Bueller.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Bueller.
Bueller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Bueller working aggressively here.
Bueller avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Still in the clinch, Bueller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Bueller.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Bueller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
#T3#
Szczęsny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bueller's defenses.
Bueller misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bueller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bueller lands a right hand.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bueller blocks an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Bueller tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
Bueller lands with a light punch inside.
Ferris Bueller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bueller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Bueller blocks the elbow strike.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Bueller misses with some punches.
Bueller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Bueller misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bueller.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow.
Bueller can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
Bueller scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bueller throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Bueller misses with the head strike.
Bueller tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Bueller throws a head punch that misses.
Bueller avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bueller misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ferris Bueller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ferris Bueller'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!
#R3#
Bueller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bueller throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bueller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szczęsny connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bueller scrambles back to his feet.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Szczęsny circles away from the clinch attempt
and Szczęsny counters with an inside leg kick.
Szczęsny misses with a looping right.
Szczęsny throws a series of punches but Bueller moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny lands a head kick. Bueller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bueller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Szczęsny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bueller.#T1#
Szczęsny throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Szczęsny has Bueller up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Szczęsny lands a shoulder strike.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Bueller shrugs off.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow.
Bueller misses with a punch on the inside.
Bueller blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Bueller tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Bueller scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny landing knees to the head.
Szczęsny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bueller's defenses.
Bueller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Bueller blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Bueller fails to land.
Bueller misses with some punches.
Bueller tries to work over Szczęsny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bueller misses with a punch to the body.
Bueller throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Bueller can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Bueller avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the cage.
Bueller presses Szczęsny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bueller's brow.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Bueller working aggressively here.
Bueller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bueller fails to land.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Bueller digs a right hand underneath Szczęsny's ribcage. Szczęsny let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Bueller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bueller presses Szczęsny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bueller digs a right hand into Szczęsny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szczęsny's gas tank.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bueller misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Szczęsny.
Bueller can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
Bueller has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Bueller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Bueller.
Szczęsny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Szczęsny 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Highland Games 211
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Sten fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Sten's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A left lands for Szczęsny.
Sten blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
#CL2#
Szczęsny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sten, pushing him back against the cage.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Sten landing knees to the body.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Szczęsny pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Sten.
#CUT#
It looks like Victor Szczęsny has been cut.
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sten unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Sten lands a nice knee to the body.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
Szczęsny looking to throw knees to the head but Sten is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Szczęsny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Szczęsny tries to work over Sten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Szczęsny tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten blocks the elbow strike.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Szczęsny tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
#T4#
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sten takes an elbow to the temple.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Sten is breathing heavily.
Sten blocks an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Sten blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Szczęsny throws a nice head kick!
Sten throws a head kick but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Szczęsny clinches with his opponent.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Szczęsny pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szczęsny can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Sten in his tracks for a moment.
Sten has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sten blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sten's defenses.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Sten controls the action.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Sten in his tracks for a moment.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Sten blocks an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Szczęsny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Sten blocks it.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Sten takes an elbow to the temple.
Szczęsny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sten's defenses.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Dan Sten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow strike.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sten blocks the elbow strike.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny cracks Sten with a nice body shot.
Szczęsny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sten's elbow.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Sten shrugs off.
Szczęsny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sten crunches a lovely knee into Szczęsny's ribcage.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny'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!
#R3#
Sten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Szczęsny throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Szczęsny keeps the fight on the outside.
Sten tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
That kick from Szczęsny tenderised Sten's leg. Sten is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sten tries to clinch
and Szczęsny counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Sten is rocked!
Szczęsny fakes the body blow, causing Sten to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sten goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Highland Games 208
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Szczęsny cracks Longworth with a good jab.
Longworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Szczęsny scores with a four punch combination!
Longworth throws a looping overhand right but Szczęsny ducks down to avoid it.
Szczęsny dips to his left and cracks Longworth with an uppercut!
Longworth throws a head kick but Szczęsny moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Szczęsny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Longworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Szczęsny on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Szczęsny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Longworth doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Longworth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny can't do much from the bottom here.
Longworth working the head with strikes.
Szczęsny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Longworth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Szczęsny takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Longworth is chipping away with strikes.
Longworth trying to control the position but Szczęsny is working away.
Szczęsny is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Szczęsny is trying to control Longworth's posture but Longworth avoids it. #SUB2#
Longworth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Szczęsny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Longworth working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Longworth creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Szczęsny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longworth on the ground.#SUB2#
Longworth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Longworth working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Szczęsny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Longworth is trying to get an arm triangle but Szczęsny is defending well. #SUB2#
Longworth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Szczęsny, who protects the arm well.
Szczęsny managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Longworth.
Szczęsny is trying to control Longworth's posture but Longworth avoids it.
Szczęsny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Szczęsny tries to get out of the position.
Szczęsny defending against the ground and pound.
Longworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longworth trying to control the action but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szczęsny, as that shot connected.
Longworth misses with a straight left.
Longworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Longworth. #TD2#
Longworth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Longworth working away.
Szczęsny tries to improve position but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longworth cracks Szczęsny with a big elbow.
Szczęsny struggling a bit here.#T1#
A control attempt from Szczęsny but he's now mounted!
Longworth unloading with bombs!
Longworth dominating with strikes here.
Longworth working Szczęsny over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Longworth cracks Szczęsny with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Longworth!
A very excited looking Vinnie Longworth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Victor Szczęsny was interviewed post fight and said 'I really wanted to Win but it didn't work out. I'm looking to win back this title, I'll come back'.
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Event:
Highland Games 203
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
#CL2#
Szczęsny closes the distance and clinches.
Drake stalling in the clinch but Szczęsny improves position.
Szczęsny lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake taking a breather.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Szczęsny is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Szczęsny misses with a punch to the body.
Drake stalling.
#T1#
Szczęsny being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Neil Drake.
Szczęsny lands with an overhand left.
Szczęsny takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Szczęsny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szczęsny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Szczęsny has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Drake.
Drake avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Drake is looking to counter punch.
Szczęsny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drake.#TD#
Drake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szczęsny looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Szczęsny is not content to let Drake control the position.
Szczęsny struggling a bit here.#T2##SUB#
Drake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Drake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Szczęsny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drake throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Szczęsny looks to move to half guard but instead Drake has passed into mount! Damn!
Szczęsny regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Drake is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Drake wants to work for an arm triangle but Szczęsny is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Szczęsny wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
#SUB#
Drake seems to be looking for submissions.
Drake prevents Szczęsny from improving his position.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Szczęsny is looking to control Drake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Szczęsny avoid being mounted?
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Szczęsny is defending against the submission attempts here by Drake.
Szczęsny trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szczęsny can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Drake is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny wants to control but Drake is keeping busy.
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 Neil Drake will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Szczęsny to score with a decent uppercut.
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Neil Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny connects with a looping right hand.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake throws a series of punches but Szczęsny avoids them all with ease.
Szczęsny feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Drake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szczęsny looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Szczęsny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drake wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy. #T1#
Drake tries to advance to mount but can't.
Drake misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczęsny is holding Drake down, trying to stall.
Drake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Szczęsny to see if he's OK.
Drake trying to control the position but Szczęsny is working away. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Drake tries for a kimura but Szczęsny is defending well.
Szczęsny prevents Drake from improving position.
Szczęsny really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Szczęsny is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Drake trying to control from half guard but Szczęsny is working away. #SUB#
Drake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Drake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Szczęsny has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Drake passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Szczęsny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Drake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Szczęsny, who protects the arm well.
Szczęsny tries to bench press Drake off him but Drake keeps the position.
Drake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Szczęsny trying to control but Drake flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T4##SUB#
Szczęsny is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Drake looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Szczęsny is controlling Drake 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Szczęsny stays in close to Drake's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Neil Drake will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Szczęsny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drake misses the jab.
Szczęsny connects with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Drake feinted with a counter takedown.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Szczęsny forces Drake back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drake lands a right hand.
Drake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake is trying to pull guard but Szczęsny turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drake tries to pull guard but Szczęsny won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake is looking to control Szczęsny's arms but Szczęsny gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drake has his back to the cage.
Drake leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Drake is trying to pull guard but Szczęsny turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Drake is stalling here.
Drake is looking to control Szczęsny's arms but Szczęsny gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drake has his back to the cage.
Szczęsny prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake displaying some good clinch control by pressing Szczęsny up against the cage.#T2#
Drake takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Drake in his tracks for a moment.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow.
Szczęsny lands a shot to the body.
Drake is trying to pull guard but Szczęsny has him pressed against the cage.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Szczęsny.
Drake'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.
Drake is trying to maintain a safe position but Szczęsny gets an underhook and turns Drake into the cage.
Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Drake taking a breather.
Maybe Drake would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Neil Drake.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Szczęsny clinches up with Drake and pushes him back against the cage.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake looking to stall.
Szczęsny blocks an uppercut.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drake trying to control the position but instead, Szczęsny has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drake into the cage.
Drake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Szczęsny walks away with a smile on his face. Drake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Szczęsny lands a nice shot to the body.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Drake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Szczęsny circles away.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Szczęsny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drake.#KD2#
Szczęsny drops Drake with a beautiful combination! Drake stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Szczęsny is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Drake is rocked!
Drake shoots and misses
and Szczęsny counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Drake! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Highland Games 197
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Sten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Sten clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Szczęsny.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sten - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Szczęsny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Szczęsny looking to throw knees to the head but Sten is blocking nicely.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Szczęsny has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
We've been informed that Sten has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten taking a breather.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Sten in his tracks for a moment.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Szczęsny managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Sten just leaning against Szczęsny, taking a breather.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Sten shrugs off.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
Sten is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Sten controls the action.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten has Szczęsny pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny - that landed with a thud.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny throws an elbow that misses.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Sten wants to stall.
Sten avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands an elbow just above Sten 's eye.
Sten content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Szczęsny lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Szczęsny - just one landing.
Sten throws a lazy right hand but Szczęsny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sten takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Szczęsny instigates a clinch.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sten's brow.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Szczęsny.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sten.
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sten dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Sten blocks it.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Szczęsny tries to work over Sten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Sten tries to stall but Szczęsny uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sten blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sten's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Szczęsny managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten is breathing heavily.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Sten is trying to stall.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Sten controls his hands.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sten in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sten blocks an elbow strike.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Sten shrugs off. #T4#
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Sten controls his hands.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow strike.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Szczęsny lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Sten in his tracks for a moment.
Szczęsny scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Sten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Szczęsny scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Sten is rocked!
Sten looks up at the clock. Bad move! Szczęsny lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sten. Szczęsny pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Highland Games 195
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Vorster is looking to clinch.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Vorster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szczęsny looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Szczęsny wants to control but Vorster postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Vorster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Szczęsny has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been hearing good reports from Vorster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vorster has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Vorster looking for a guillotine from mount but Szczęsny is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster trying to control but Szczęsny is having none of it.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny is working to get back to half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Vorster looking to secure an arm triangle but Szczęsny defends it well.
Vorster tries to control but Szczęsny wriggling away. #SUB#
Vorster goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Szczęsny turns into him and now he's in Vorster's guard.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Szczęsny from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Szczęsny wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Vorster's closed guard. He's half up but Vorster has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Vorster pivots and extends the arm, Szczęsny falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Vorster! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jandre Vorster!
Jandre Vorster decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Victor Szczęsny had this to say: 'I really wanted to Win but it didn't work out. I'm looking to win back this title, I'll come back'.
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Event:
Highland Games 188
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kopp fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Szczęsny to the ground. Kopp is now in Szczęsny's guard.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kopp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Szczęsny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kopp postures up in Szczęsny's guard and throws a big left but Szczęsny blocks it.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szczęsny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Szczęsny tries to get out of the position.
Szczęsny is pulling down on Kopp's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kopp is one step ahead there.
Kopp is working Szczęsny over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kopp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Kopp landing some decent shots from guard.
Kopp pushing down on Szczęsny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kopp working the head and body with strikes.
Szczęsny is trying to stand back up but Kopp is controlling him
Kopp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szczęsny's head.
Kopp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Szczęsny taking some punishment here, with Kopp in his half guard.
Kopp lands strikes from half guard.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Szczęsny's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Szczęsny is holding on to half guard well.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny wants to control but Kopp is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kopp tries to pass to full mount but Szczęsny defends it.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Szczęsny avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
Kopp winds up and cracks Szczęsny with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kopp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kopp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Szczęsny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kopp throwing shots but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kopp winds up and cracks Szczęsny with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szczęsny taking some punishment here, with Kopp in his half guard.
Szczęsny makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Szczęsny.
Kopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szczęsny works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Szczęsny trying to control the position.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Kopp won't allow Szczęsny to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Szczęsny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Szczęsny blocks nicely.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kopp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Szczęsny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Kopp throws a big right hand that misses.
Szczęsny wants to sweep here but Kopp controlling him for the moment.
Kopp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Szczęsny is pulling down on Kopp's head. It's preventing any offense from Kopp, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Szczęsny connects with a single shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Kopp gets tackled into the cage by Szczęsny. Szczęsny maintains the clinch.
Kopp takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kopp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Szczęsny tries to clinch there but Kopp circles away.
Kopp wants to counter the offense by Szczęsny and move into the clinch position.
Kopp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Szczęsny scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Szczęsny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kopp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Szczęsny swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Kopp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Szczęsny sprawls well initially but Kopp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kopp prevents Szczęsny from standing back up.
Szczęsny keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kopp working Szczęsny over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Szczęsny is doing well to control the position and prevent Kopp from advancing to side control.
Szczęsny is trying to stand up here but Kopp is controlling him well. #T1#
Szczęsny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kopp lands strikes from half guard.
Kopp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szczęsny defending well though.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kopp lands with a punch from half guard.
Kopp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Szczęsny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopp.
Kopp scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Szczęsny is trying to stand.
Kopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szczęsny defending well though.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kopp lands a nice short elbow.
Szczęsny trying to hold on to Kopp's head to control him but Kopp postures up.
Szczęsny manages to get to full guard.
Kopp landing with the ground and pound.
Kopp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Kopp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szczęsny is keeping the position for now.
Oh Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Szczęsny trying to control the position.
Szczęsny seems to have got his legs back now.
Szczęsny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kopp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kopp stands up over Szczęsny, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kopp content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kopp scoring with some ground and pound.
Szczęsny controls Kopp momentarily but Kopp frees himself.
Szczęsny lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Szczęsny wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving. #T4#
Kopp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kopp, not yet.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Szczęsny from controlling successfully.
Szczęsny not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kopp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Szczęsny leaves Kopp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kopp feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szczęsny is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczęsny wants to get up but he can't break Kopp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kopp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Szczęsny is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopp wants to sweep but no luck.
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Szczęsny showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kopp has a closed guard, preventing Szczęsny from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kopp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kopp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Szczęsny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kopp somewhat.
Kopp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Szczęsny as Kopp shoots in.
Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kopp.#T3#
Kopp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szczęsny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczęsny misses the target.
Kopp moves in looking to clinch but Szczęsny pushes him off.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but Szczęsny shows good takedown defense.
Kopp connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Kopp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kopp is trying to drag Szczęsny to the mat but Szczęsny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kopp can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Kopp fails to pull guard.
Kopp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Szczęsny just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dave Kopp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Kopp has been cut.
Szczęsny misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kopp 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Kopp!
An out of breath Dave Kopp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Victor Szczęsny spoke after the fight, saying 'I really wanted to Win but it didn't work out. I'm looking to win back this title, I'll come back'.
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Event:
Prestige FC 65: Second Chance
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Makovsky drives through with a takedown into Szczęsny's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Makovsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makovsky postures up in Szczęsny's guard and throws a big left but Szczęsny blocks it.
Makovsky throwing strikes from guard but Szczęsny blocks nicely.
Makovsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makovsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makovsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Szczęsny holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky won't allow Szczęsny to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Makovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Szczęsny managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Makovsky gets the takedown into side control.
Szczęsny is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makovsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Makovsky controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Szczęsny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Szczęsny is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Szczęsny is trying to improve his position.
Szczęsny wants to control but Makovsky postures up.
Makovsky cracks Szczęsny with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Makovsky are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Szczęsny taking punishment in the form of punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Makovsky working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Szczęsny manages to get back to half guard.
Szczęsny is looking to improve his position.
Szczęsny is positioning himself well to prevent Makovsky advancing to mount.
Szczęsny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makovsky on the ground.#T3#
Szczęsny tries to get to full guard but Makovsky has control of the leg.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain the position but Makovsky is very close to passing his half guard.
Makovsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Makovsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szczęsny's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Szczęsny's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makovsky lands a nice short elbow.
Makovsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Szczęsny is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Makovsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Szczęsny is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Szczęsny wants to get back to his feet.
Makovsky trying to control the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Szczęsny wants to control but Makovsky passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Makovsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Szczęsny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makovsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Makovsky misses with a body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makovsky is out of range.
Szczęsny tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makovsky misses with a leg kick.
Makovsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makovsky connects with a leg kick. Szczęsny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makovsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky swinging wildly here.
Szczęsny throwing a counter right hand but Makovsky manages to avoid it.
Makovsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Makovsky is predictable there
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny looks to throw the jab but Makovsky is out of range. #T1#
Makovsky misses with the combination.
Szczęsny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Victor Szczęsny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makovsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Szczęsny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Makovsky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Szczęsny manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Makovsky 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.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Szczęsny is trying to keep Makovsky in close.
#T2#
Szczęsny controlling Makovsky's posture.
Szczęsny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Szczęsny tries to get out of the position.
Makovsky landing with the ground and pound.
Szczęsny is adopting a defensive guard.
Szczęsny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makovsky controls the pace.
Makovsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Makovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Szczęsny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makovsky trying to control but Szczęsny is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Makovsky misses.
Szczęsny cracks Makovsky with an open hand slap.
Makovsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makovsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
Makovsky swinging wildly here.
Makovsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Makovsky misses with a takedown
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Szczęsny.
Makovsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Makovsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makovsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makovsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny is looking to clinch.
Makovsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Makovsky.
Makovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Donk. Szczęsny catches Makovsky right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Makovsky does no damage.
Makovsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
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 Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Szczęsny scores with a nice strike.
Makovsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Szczęsny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makovsky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makovsky works over Szczęsny with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szczęsny is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Szczęsny is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Szczęsny wants to control but Makovsky passes easily into half guard.
Makovsky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Szczęsny tries to roll over but Makovsky keeps him under control.
Makovsky is looking to take a break and control but Szczęsny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szczęsny wants to get back to full guard.
Makovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Szczęsny tries to roll over but Makovsky keeps him under control.
Szczęsny keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Makovsky wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makovsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Szczęsny misses with a hook. Makovsky ducked under it nicely.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Makovsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
Szczęsny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makovsky's sensitive parts.
Nice shot lands for Szczęsny.#T3#
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makovsky misses with the body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zach Makovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makovsky avoids the head kick by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makovsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Szczęsny drops his hands momentarily and Makovsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Szczęsny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Szczęsny connects with a looping right hand.
Szczęsny finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Szczęsny lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Makovsky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Makovsky showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makovsky. #T4#
Szczęsny keeping control of the position.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain the position but Makovsky is very close to passing his half guard.
Makovsky wants to pass the guard but Szczęsny is defending well.
Makovsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makovsky slips a nice elbow through Szczęsny's hands, connecting with Szczęsny's forehead.
Makovsky working Szczęsny over with strikes.
Szczęsny is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makovsky scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Szczęsny is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Victor Szczęsny did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makovsky moves away.
Makovsky shoots and misses
and Szczęsny counters with an inside leg kick.
Makovsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Szczęsny jabs Makovsky right on the nose. Makovsky blinks but takes it well.
Szczęsny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makovsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczęsny cracks Makovsky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makovsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Szczęsny tries to sprawl but Makovsky drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Makovsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szczęsny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makovsky prevents Szczęsny from standing back up.
Makovsky is keen to just control but Szczęsny is a slippery customer.#T1#
Szczęsny taking some punishment here, with Makovsky in his half guard.
Oh Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makovsky is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zach Makovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makovsky prevents Szczęsny from improving his position.
Szczęsny is trying to stand.
Szczęsny seems to have got his legs back now.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Szczęsny but Szczęsny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Makovsky strikes.
Szczęsny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makovsky.
Makovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny misses the jab.
Makovsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makovsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Makovsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Makovsky lands in his opponent's guard.
Makovsky controlling from the top position.
Szczęsny wants to sweep but no luck.
Makovsky chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Makovsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Makovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Szczęsny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makovsky is one step ahead there.
Szczęsny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makovsky throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makovsky sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makovsky checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Makovsky.
Makovsky has his takedown stuffed
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Makovsky.
Makovsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Szczęsny misses with a straight left.
Szczęsny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Szczęsny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny with a hook.
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Makovsky looks to land a right hand but Szczęsny moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczęsny misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny had his way with Zach Makovsky in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Makovsky.
Nice straight punches there by Szczęsny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick which misses Makovsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Makovsky tries to avoid it.
Szczęsny wants to clinch up but Makovsky keeps it at a distance.
Makovsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Szczęsny swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Makovsky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szczęsny's guard.
Szczęsny is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Makovsky dives into side control.
#REVR#
Szczęsny is trying to get back to half guard.
Szczęsny is pushing Makovsky's head away, looking to escape. Makovsky manages to hold on to the position though.
Szczęsny tries to buck Makovsky off but Makovsky is having none of it.#T1#
Makovsky lands some shots froms side control.
Szczęsny is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Makovsky is trying to get an arm triangle but Szczęsny is defending well.
Makovsky scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Szczęsny is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Makovsky can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Makovsky!
Zach Makovsky is the new bantamweight champion!
Zach Makovsky was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Victor Szczęsny had this to say: 'I really wanted to defend the belt but it didn't work out. I'm looking to win back this title or take the 145 belt!'.
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Event:
Prestige Fight Night 9
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Makovsky walks into a left hand.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Makovsky has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A swing and a miss from Makovsky.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makovsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makovsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Szczęsny throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Makovsky.
Makovsky misses with a hook to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Szczęsny scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny is looking to clinch.
Szczęsny works the jab nicely.
Makovsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a head kick but Makovsky moves out of range.
Makovsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Szczęsny works the jab nicely.
Makovsky throws out a leg kick but Szczęsny moves out of range and Makovsky only half commits.
Makovsky slips under a jab.
We've been told by Szczęsny's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makovsky wants to land a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range.
Makovsky avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looks to throw the jab but Makovsky is out of range.
Makovsky with the counter takedown but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Makovsky walks into a stiff left hand from Szczęsny.
A low kick from Makovsky misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makovsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Szczęsny's sensitive parts.
Szczęsny cracks Makovsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Szczęsny lands a head shot.#T2#
Szczęsny throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Makovsky scores with a jab. Szczęsny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makovsky connects with a body shot that sends Szczęsny's belly button to the back.
Makovsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szczęsny connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makovsky scrambles back to his feet.
Makovsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Szczęsny.#CL#
Szczęsny darts in and clinches Makovsky up against the ropes.
Makovsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Makovsky's brow.
Szczęsny prevents Makovsky from breaking the clinch.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3##BC2#
Makovsky manages to break the clinch.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Makovsky is having none of it.
Szczęsny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Szczęsny has closed the distance and engaged Makovsky in a clinch.
#BC2#
Makovsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Szczęsny wants to clinch.
Makovsky throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny lands with a good body shot.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makovsky swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makovsky.
Szczęsny misses the shot to the body.
Makovsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Makovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the leg kick from Makovsky.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makovsky feints the counter takedown.
Makovsky missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makovsky tries to land a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
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!
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makovsky.
Szczęsny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Szczęsny misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Makovsky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szczęsny's guard.
Makovsky preventing the sweep.
Szczęsny is working hard here to advance position.
Szczęsny looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Makovsky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Makovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Makovsky's front leg.
Makovsky throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Makovsky lands a jab-cross combination.
Makovsky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the body kick.
Makovsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makovsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Makovsky missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up but Makovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Szczęsny misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Makovsky counters with a single leg into guard. Szczęsny didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Makovsky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Szczęsny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szczęsny is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makovsky stays in close to Szczęsny's body and controls the position.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Makovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Makovsky works over Szczęsny with some ground and pound from guard.
Szczęsny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Szczęsny tries to get out of the position.
Szczęsny wants to improve his position but instead Makovsky has moved into half guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makovsky trying to control the action but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
Makovsky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Makovsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makovsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Szczęsny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makovsky.
Makovsky wants to take a breather but Szczęsny is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Szczęsny instigates a clinch.
Makovsky dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
#T3#
Makovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makovsky tries to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling the position. #BC2#
Makovsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makovsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Makovsky's head but Makovsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makovsky misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Szczęsny holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Makovsky tries to break free but Szczęsny pushes him back against the ropes.
Szczęsny lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Szczęsny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Szczęsny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makovsky's efforts to push away.
Makovsky has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
Makovsky has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Makovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makovsky defending well as Szczęsny loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zach Makovsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
The fighters circling - Szczęsny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Makovsky misses with a left hand
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Szczęsny darts in and clinches Makovsky up against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow strike.
Szczęsny tries to work over Makovsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Makovsky blocking some punches.
#T1#
Szczęsny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makovsky.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow.
Makovsky tries to break free but Szczęsny pushes him back against the ropes.
Makovsky is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling him.
Szczęsny has Makovsky pressed against the ropes, preventing Makovsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Makovsky manages to break the clinch.
Makovsky tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Makovsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Makovsky moves away #TD2#
so Makovsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Szczęsny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makovsky preventing the sweep.
Makovsky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makovsky postures up.
Makovsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Szczęsny trying to keep a closed guard but Makovsky is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makovsky throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Szczęsny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szczęsny lands with a shot to the body.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Makovsky.
Makovsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Makovsky misses.
Szczęsny lands a head shot.
Szczęsny misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Szczęsny.#T4#
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
Makovsky swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Makovsky was not able to check.
Makovsky throws a jab when Szczęsny was well out of range.
Szczęsny misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makovsky can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny tries to clinch there but Makovsky circles away.
Makovsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny throws a low kick, looking for Makovsky's leg but Makovsky calmly moves out of range.
Szczęsny tries to clinch there but Makovsky circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makovsky. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Makovsky moves out of range.
Szczęsny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makovsky's hands.
Makovsky throws a leg kick
and Szczęsny finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Szczęsny cracks Makovsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Makovsky slips a jab and a cross from Szczęsny.
Makovsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
Makovsky dips to his left and cracks Szczęsny with an uppercut!
Makovsky 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Szczęsny checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Szczęsny gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Szczęsny keeps control of Makovsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny keeps control of Makovsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Victor Szczęsny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Makovsky has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Makovsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makovsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Szczęsny does it's job there.
Makovsky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Szczęsny takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Szczęsny.#CL#
Szczęsny forces Makovsky back against the ropes and clinches.
Szczęsny tries a knee to the head but Makovsky blocks it.
Makovsky wants to break free but Szczęsny has control.
#T2#
Makovsky is trying to force a seperation but Szczęsny has the dominant position.
Makovsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makovsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Makovsky in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Makovsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makovsky misses with a jab to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Makovsky moves out of range.
Szczęsny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Szczęsny tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Makovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny with a jab.
Makovsky misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczęsny misses the target.
Makovsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Szczęsny misses with a leg kick.
Szczęsny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makovsky misses with an uppercut.
Makovsky scores with a push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Szczęsny.#T4#
Szczęsny wants to clinch.
Makovsky swings widly with a right hand
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Makovsky is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Szczęsny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Makovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makovsky throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makovsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makovsky.
Makovsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makovsky scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny had his way with Zach Makovsky in that round.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Makovsky misses with a combination
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Szczęsny. That's going to slow Makovsky down.
Szczęsny thumps Makovsky with a low kick.
Makovsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Szczęsny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Makovsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Szczęsny pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Makovsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Makovsky backs away, Szczęsny returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Szczęsny moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Makovsky controls the action.
Makovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Makovsky can't break the clinch.
Makovsky blocks an elbow strike.
Makovsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Szczęsny won't allow it.
#BC2#
Makovsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
Makovsky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Makovsky misses.
Zach Makovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Szczęsny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Szczęsny misses with a hook. Makovsky ducked under it nicely.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Makovsky moves out of range easily.
Makovsky works over Szczęsny's head and body with a nice combination.
Szczęsny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makovsky. Makovsky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makovsky avoids a kick to the body.
Makovsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makovsky gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Szczęsny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Szczęsny throws a lazy right hand but Makovsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szczęsny cracks a nice hook into Makovsky's ribs.#T3#
Makovsky throws a combination that misses
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Makovsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Szczęsny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makovsky. That one must have hurt.
Makovsky throws a combination. Szczęsny tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Makovsky misses
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makovsky.
Good leg kick by Szczęsny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makovsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Szczęsny connects with a body shot that sends Makovsky's belly button to the back.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny lands a really nice looking cross but Makovsky seems unphased.
Szczęsny lands a nice shot that snaps Makovsky's head back.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up.
Makovsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makovsky throws a nice looking combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szczęsny tests Makovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Szczęsny scores with a nice strike.
Makovsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczęsny, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Szczęsny 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Victor Szczęsny waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
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Prestige FC 61: 2nd Carnival
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Kutsoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Szczęsny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Szczęsny thuds his right hand into Kutsoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Szczęsny connects with a nice looking jab.
Kutsoo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Szczęsny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Szczęsny pushes Kutsoo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kutsoo looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Szczęsny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice elbow from Szczęsny.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutsoo takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Kutsoo tries to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling the position.
Szczęsny scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kutsoo avoids the elbow strike from Szczęsny, against the ropes.
Kutsoo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kutsoo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Szczęsny gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kutsoo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kutsoo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutsoo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Szczęsny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kutsoo tries for a takedown but Szczęsny manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kutsoo's brow. #T2#
Kutsoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
Kutsoo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kutsoo is trying to drag Szczęsny to the mat but Szczęsny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kutsoo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kutsoo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Szczęsny pulls his leg out and moves away.
Szczęsny works Kutsoo's body with a nice hook.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny takes a swing at Kutsoo's ribcage but misses.
Kutsoo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Szczęsny sizes up Kutsoo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Szczęsny clinches.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Kutsoo in his tracks for a moment.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Szczęsny prevents Kutsoo from breaking the clinch.
Kutsoo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kutsoo's brow.
Szczęsny prevents a takedown attempt there.
Szczęsny gets underhooks to prevent Kutsoo's takedown attempt.
Szczęsny lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Kutsoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
Kutsoo has picked Szczęsny up - he's going for a ride! Kutsoo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Szczęsny manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kutsoo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
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!
Kutsoo is trying to pull guard but Szczęsny has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Kutsoo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kutsoo tries for a takedown but Szczęsny manages to get underhooks.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutsoo is looking for a takedown.
Szczęsny connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kutsoo's face.
Kutsoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Kutsoo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Szczęsny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Szczęsny has Kutsoo up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kutsoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Szczęsny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Kutsoo's front leg.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kutsoo counters with a takedown into side control.
Szczęsny is trying to control Kutsoo's posture but Kutsoo avoids it.
Szczęsny is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kutsoo connects with a decent elbow.
Kutsoo is trying to ground and pound but Szczęsny uses the momentary lack of control by Kutsoo to regain half guard.
Szczęsny is looking to control Kutsoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Szczęsny avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutsoo.
Szczęsny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Szczęsny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szczęsny can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Kutsoo throwing shots but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Szczęsny wants to get back to full guard.
Szczęsny avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutsoo.
Szczęsny is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Szczęsny really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kutsoo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Szczęsny tries to roll over but Kutsoo keeps him under control.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Szczęsny to regain full guard.
Kutsoo landing with the ground and pound.
Kutsoo is pushing down on Szczęsny's leg trying to pass to half guard. Szczęsny is fighting to maintain full guard but Kutsoo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kutsoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kutsoo lands a nice short elbow.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain the position but Kutsoo is very close to passing his half guard.
Kutsoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kutsoo connects with a nice short shot to Szczęsny's temple. #T2#
Kutsoo working the head and body with strikes.
Kutsoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szczęsny avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutsoo.
Szczęsny tries to roll over but Kutsoo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Szczęsny defends it well. #SUB#
Kutsoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Kutsoo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Szczęsny is looking for a sweep. Kutsoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Kutsoo there.
Kutsoo working over Szczęsny with some ground and pound. Szczęsny looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny trying to control here.
#T3#
Kutsoo working over Szczęsny with some ground and pound. Szczęsny looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Szczęsny trying to control from the bottom.
Kutsoo working over Szczęsny with some ground and pound. Szczęsny looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to full guard.
Szczęsny is looking to control Kutsoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Szczęsny avoid being mounted?
Jarni Kutsoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szczęsny is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kutsoo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Szczęsny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain the position but Kutsoo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Szczęsny is defending against the submission attempts here by Kutsoo.
Kutsoo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Szczęsny wants to control but Kutsoo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kutsoo is nestled in close to Szczęsny, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kutsoo 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.
Szczęsny is trying to control but can't.
Kutsoo scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Kutsoo is nestled in close to Szczęsny, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Can Kutsoo finish him?#SUB#
Kutsoo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Szczęsny has recovered full guard.
Kutsoo with a nice head shot there.
Kutsoo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Szczęsny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kutsoo postures up and lands a big shot to Szczęsny's brow.
Szczęsny trying to keep a closed guard but Kutsoo is proving a slippery customer.
Kutsoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutsoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny is trying to keep Kutsoo in close.
Kutsoo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szczęsny's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarni Kutsoo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Szczęsny closes the distance and pushes Kutsoo back into the ropes.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kutsoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Kutsoo is looking to break free of the clinch but Szczęsny has double underhooks.
Kutsoo wants a takedown.
Kutsoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Szczęsny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Szczęsny seems to have recovered his senses.
Szczęsny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kutsoo is trying to force a seperation but Szczęsny has the dominant position.
Kutsoo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutsoo is looking for a takedown.
Kutsoo wants a takedown.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Kutsoo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Szczęsny gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Nice elbow from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutsoo is trying to drag Szczęsny to the mat but Szczęsny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Kutsoo in his tracks for a moment.
Szczęsny prevents Kutsoo from breaking the clinch.
Kutsoo takes an elbow to the temple.
Szczęsny is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Kutsoo is trying to drag Szczęsny to the mat but Szczęsny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Szczęsny prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kutsoo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Kutsoo shrugs off.
Kutsoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Szczęsny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kutsoo's defenses.
Kutsoo wants to break free but Szczęsny has control.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Szczęsny works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Szczęsny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kutsoo is trying to push Szczęsny away but Szczęsny has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kutsoo wants to break free but Szczęsny has control.
Kutsoo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Szczęsny after a bit of a struggle.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kutsoo is trying to drag Szczęsny to the mat but Szczęsny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kutsoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Kutsoo misses with a knee strike.
Kutsoo wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Kutsoo jumps guard but Szczęsny turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kutsoo can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szczęsny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Kutsoo is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Szczęsny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Kutsoo has Szczęsny pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Szczęsny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kutsoo looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Szczęsny 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Victor Szczęsny waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
Jarni Kutsoo spoke after the fight, saying 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.
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