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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pirozhkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gajewski has chosen Stratosphere as his entrance music. Andrzej Gajewski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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135 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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163 cm
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141 lbs
14 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pirozhkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gajewski throws a shot from downtown. Pirozhkov moves away and avoids it.
Pirozhkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gajewski.
Gajewski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pirozhkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gajewski.
Pirozhkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gajewski tries to close the distance and clinch but Pirozhkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gajewski scores with a hook to the body. Pirozhkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrzej Gajewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gajewski works Pirozhkov's body with a nice hook.
Pirozhkov avoids the body shot from Gajewski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski scores with a decent looking hook.
Gajewski takes the fight into the clinch.
Gajewski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gajewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pirozhkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Gajewski fails to land.
Gajewski has Pirozhkov pushed against the cage.
Pirozhkov jumps guard but Gajewski stands there with Pirozhkov around his waist. Pirozhkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gajewski.
Pirozhkov working hard to break the clinch.
Gajewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pirozhkov's elbow.
A short right from Gajewski.
Gajewski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pirozhkov or not.
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!
Gajewski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gajewski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gajewski.
Gajewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pirozhkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pirozhkov is trying to pull guard but Gajewski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gajewski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pirozhkov backwards.
Pirozhkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Gajewski fails to land.
Gajewski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gajewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pirozhkov blocks an elbow strike from Gajewski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gajewski controlling the action here for a moment.
Gajewski works on Pirozhkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Gajewski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pirozhkov backwards.
Gajewski slows down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gajewski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Gajewski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pirozhkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gajewski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pirozhkov manages to avoid it.
Pirozhkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gajewski.
Nice takedown defense from Gajewski. No joy for Pirozhkov on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pirozhkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gajewski counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pirozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gajewski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pirozhkovs head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pirozhkovs head.
Gajewski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pirozhkovs head.
Gajewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pirozhkov avoids it.
Gajewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gajewski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gajewski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gajewski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gajewski pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Gajewski on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski gets through Pirozhkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gajewski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gajewski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pirozhkov.
Gajewski just leaning against Pirozhkov, taking a breather.
Gajewski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gajewski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski controlling the action here for a moment.
Gajewski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gajewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pirozhkov's elbow.
Gajewski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pirozhkov or not.
Gajewski stalls.
Nice body punch from Gajewski - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski scores with a shoulder strike.
Gajewski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pirozhkov up against the cage.
Gajewski misses with the head strike.
Gajewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pirozhkov's elbow.
Gajewski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gajewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pirozhkov's elbow.
Gajewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Pirozhkov avoids the damage to the body.
Gajewski is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Gajewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pirozhkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gajewski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pirozhkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gajewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pirozhkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pirozhkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gajewski counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski cracks Pirozhkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gajewski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pirozhkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gajewski throws a low kick but Pirozhkov avoids it.
Gajewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gajewski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pirozhkov's calf.
Gajewski throws a looping overhand right but Pirozhkov ducks down to avoid it.
Gajewski scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski closes the distance and pushes Pirozhkov back into the cage.
Pirozhkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gajewski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pirozhkov tries to pull guard but Gajewski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gajewski lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov blocks an elbow strike from Gajewski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gajewski misses with some punches.
Andrzej Gajewski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gajewski walks away with a smile on his face. Pirozhkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pirozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gajewski clinches up with Pirozhkov and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gajewski.
Pirozhkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gajewski tries a knee to the head but Pirozhkov blocks it.
Gajewski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pirozhkov up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gajewski is pressed up against the cage. Pirozhkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gajewski down to the mat. Gajewski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gajewski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pirozhkov walks into a stiff left hand from Gajewski.
Gajewski connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pirozhkov fails with the takedown
and Pirozhkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Gajewski really 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.
Gajewski scores with a hook.
Pirozhkov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pirozhkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gajewski.
Pirozhkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pirozhkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pirozhkov tries for a takedown but Gajewski circles away easily
and Gajewski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Gajewski.
Gajewski delivers a nice body kick.
Gajewski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pirozhkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gajewski takes a swing at Pirozhkov's ribcage but misses.
Gajewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gajewski as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pirozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Gajewski does it's job there.
Gajewski lands a jab-cross combination.
Pirozhkov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gajewski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Pirozhkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pirozhkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pirozhkov seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gajewski.
Gajewski drives through with a takedown into Pirozhkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gajewski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gajewski wants to pass the guard but Pirozhkov is keeping the position.
Gajewski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andrzej Gajewski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gajewski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gajewski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pirozhkov.
Gajewski throws a low kick, looking for Pirozhkov's leg but Pirozhkov calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pirozhkov 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pirozhkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Gajewski dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Gajewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pirozhkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Pirozhkov checks a low kick from Gajewski.
Pirozhkov slips under a jab.
Gajewski lands a really nice looking cross but Pirozhkov seems unphased.
Gajewski throws a jab but it's blocked by Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov has his takedown stuffed
and Gajewski counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gajewski.
Gajewski avoiding damage.
Gajewski tries a body shot but Pirozhkov blocks it.
A short right from Gajewski.
Pirozhkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gajewski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pirozhkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gajewski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gajewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pirozhkov takes a shot to the head.
Gajewski lands a hook that snaps the head of Pirozhkov backwards.
Gajewski tries to throw a body punch but Pirozhkov avoids it by throwing Gajewski back against the cage.
Gajewski lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Gajewski.
Gajewski tries to work over Pirozhkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gajewski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gajewski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Gajewski.
Gajewski lands with a short shot to the head.
Gajewski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Gajewski.
Pirozhkov takes a shot to the head.
Gajewski is pushing Pirozhkov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gajewski lands an uppercut.
Arthur Pirozhkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pirozhkov tries to pull guard but Gajewski won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pirozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gajewski can't find room to land a body shot as Pirozhkov controls the action.
Pirozhkov throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrzej Gajewski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gajewski 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 41:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Gajewski! Andrzej Gajewski retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Andrzej Gajewski 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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