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MBF 006 135 lbs Tournament PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yahaya Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boleslaw Wstydliwy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yahaya Axelsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yahaya Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boleslaw Wstydliwy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Wstydliwy tries to counter it with a takedown but Axelsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Axelsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wstydliwy defends well and Axelsson ends up having to push Wstydliwy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Axelsson stuffs the takedown.
Axelsson misses with a two punch combination.
Wstydliwy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wstydliwy wants to clinch.
It looked like Axelsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wstydliwy.
Axelsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wstydliwy tries to clinch there but Axelsson circles away.
Wstydliwy lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wstydliwy gets a double leg takedown into Axelsson's guard.
Wstydliwy wants to stand but Axelsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wstydliwy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wstydliwy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wstydliwy wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving.
Axelsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wstydliwy is controlling him.
Wstydliwy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Axelsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wstydliwy is one step ahead there.
Axelsson has a closed guard, preventing Wstydliwy from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Wstydliwy from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Axelsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wstydliwy 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.
Wstydliwy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Axelsson's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Axelsson is trying to maintain the position but Wstydliwy is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wstydliwy tries for a takedown but Axelsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wstydliwy tries to kick Axelsson off in order to stand up. Axelsson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wstydliwy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Axelsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wstydliwy keeps working.
Axelsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wstydliwy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Axelsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Axelsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wstydliwy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wstydliwy is trying to control Axelsson's posture but Axelsson avoids it.
Wstydliwy is not content to let Axelsson control the position.
Wstydliwy is trying to get back to half guard.
Axelsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wstydliwy taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yahaya Axelsson 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.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wstydliwy instigates a clinch.
Axelsson is trying to stall.
Axelsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wstydliwy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Axelsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wstydliwy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Axelsson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yahaya Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wstydliwy lands a jab to Axelsson's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wstydliwy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Axelsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wstydliwy stuns Axelsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wstydliwy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Axelsson sprawls well initially but Wstydliwy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wstydliwy stands up from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wstydliwy darts in and clinches Axelsson up against the cage.
Wstydliwy tries to pull guard but Axelsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wstydliwy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Axelsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wstydliwy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wstydliwy.
Wstydliwy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wstydliwy misses with a takedown attempt - Axelsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wstydliwy throws a head kick but Axelsson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wstydliwy avoids it really well and circles away.
Axelsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson working away.
Axelsson trying to control the action but Wstydliwy is working from the bottom.
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.
Wstydliwy is pushing Axelsson's head away, looking to escape. Axelsson manages to hold on to the position though.
Wstydliwy struggling a bit here.
Axelsson controls the position from side control.
Axelsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wstydliwy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Axelsson but great work by Wstydliwy.
Axelsson stops Wstydliwy from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Axelsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Axelsson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wstydliwy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Axelsson circles away.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wstydliwy moves away.
Wstydliwy is looking to clinch but Axelsson is avoiding it.
Wstydliwy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Axelsson is looking to reverse the position.
Axelsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boleslaw Wstydliwy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wstydliwy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Axelsson defends it nicely.
Wstydliwy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wstydliwy showed some decent athleticism there.
Axelsson won't allow Wstydliwy to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson is trying to maintain the position but Wstydliwy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Wstydliwy.
Axelsson gets back to full guard.
Axelsson controls Wstydliwy momentarily but Wstydliwy frees himself.
Wstydliwy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Axelsson clinches with his opponent.
Come on Wstydliwy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Axelsson breaks from the clinch.
Wstydliwy shoots in and bounces Axelsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Axelsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wstydliwy defends it easily.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Wstydliwy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson trying to keep a closed guard but Wstydliwy is proving a slippery customer.
Wstydliwy wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving.
Axelsson pulls Wstydliwy in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Axelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wstydliwy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Axelsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wstydliwy, into his guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Axelsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wstydliwy is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wstydliwy.
Axelsson is looking to clinch but Wstydliwy is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boleslaw Wstydliwy.
I think Wstydliwy 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Boleslaw Wstydliwy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander Meyer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Piotr Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksander Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meyer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Meyer counters with a good, hard body kick but Kowalski shrugs it off.
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Meyer in a clinch.
Kowalski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meyer's elbow.
Kowalski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meyer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kowalski blocks it well.
Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kowalski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meyer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kowalski pulls Meyer into guard.
Kowalski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kowalski tries to get out of the position.
Meyer stops Kowalski from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kowalski is trying to control the position but Meyer postures up.
Kowalski wants to control the position but Meyer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Meyer tries to stand and escape but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
Meyer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kowalski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kowalski is trying to control but can't.
Meyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Kowalski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Meyer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Meyer.
Kowalski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meyer pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalski.
And Meyer responds with a good body kick, but Kowalski manages to step out the way in time.
Kowalski closes the distance and pushes Meyer back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kowalski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kowalski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Meyer regains guard immediately.
Meyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is looking to stand up but Kowalski isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kowalski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meyer on the ground.
Kowalski 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.
Meyer wants to stand up but Kowalski is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meyer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kowalski manages to pass to side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Meyer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meyer counters with a body kick.
Piotr Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch but Meyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalski pushes Meyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kowalski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Kowalski 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.
Kowalski forces Meyer back against the cage and clinches.
Kowalski is trying to drag Meyer to the mat but Meyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meyer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kowalski blocks it well.
Kowalski closes the distance and pushes Meyer back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Meyer regains guard.
Meyer pulls Kowalski in to control the position.
Meyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer working a defensive guard but Kowalski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Meyer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Meyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kowalski trying to hold on to Meyer's head to control him but Meyer postures up.
Meyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Meyer tries to stand and escape but Kowalski is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kowalski wants to improve his position but Meyer is controlling well.
Meyer wants to stand up but Kowalski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Meyer.
Meyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kowalski defending well though.
Meyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Meyer trying to control from half guard but Kowalski is working away.
Kowalski trying to control but Meyer postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is staying active underneath Meyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kowalski clinches up with Meyer and pushes him back against the cage.
Meyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kowalski's efforts to push away.
Meyer being controlled against the cage.
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kowalski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meyer counters with a body kick.
Kowalski rushes Meyer and presses him up against the cage.
Kowalski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Meyer trying to land knees to the body.
Kowalski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski tries to pull guard but Meyer won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Kowalski dominated that second round.
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!
Kowalski doesn't manage to clinch there - Meyer circles away.
Kowalski pushes Meyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but Meyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kowalski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Kowalski. 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.
Meyer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalski.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meyer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalski is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski jumps guard but Meyer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kowalski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meyer trying to land knees to the body.
Kowalski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meyer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalski is defending well for now.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kowalski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kowalski avoiding damage as Meyer throws knees to the body.
Kowalski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meyer smiles and moves away.
Kowalski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meyer counters with a body kick.
Kowalski has managed to clinch.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meyer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kowalski moves in looking to clinch but Meyer pushes him off.
Kowalski wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch but Meyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piotr Kowalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalski is looking to clinch.
Kowalski closes the distance and pushes Meyer back into the cage.
Kowalski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meyer walks away with a smile on his face. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meyer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kowalski blocks it well.
Kowalski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kowalski tries to clinch but Meyer moves out of range.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meyer counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kowalski tries to clinch up.
Kowalski tries to clinch there but Meyer circles away.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch but Meyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meyer thinks about the counter body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meyer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aleksander Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Meyer responds with a good body kick, but Kowalski manages to step out the way in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Meyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kowalski 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Kowalski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Soros Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximo Olevaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Soros Renato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximo Olevaro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olevaro as he avoids it easily.
Renato dives in for a single leg takedown but Olevaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Olevaro misses with a wild combination.
Renato attempts a counter takedown but Olevaro avoids it well and moves away.
Renato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soros Renato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renato tries for a takedown but Olevaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Renato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olevaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Renato moves into the clinch successfully.
Renato drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Olevaro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Olevaro tries to break the clinch but Renato is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato gets underhooks to prevent Olevaro's takedown attempt.
Renato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Olevaro up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olevaro is trying to push Renato away but Renato has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Renato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olevaro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Renato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olevaro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maximo Olevaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olevaro stalks Renato and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Renato's face. Renato staggers backwards, shaken.
Olevaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Olevaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Renato lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Renato could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato is looking to land body kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Renato as Olevaro shoots in.
A lazy left from Olevaro finds it's target.
Renato clinches.
Renato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Olevaro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Renato has him pressed against the cage.
Olevaro blocks an elbow strike.
Renato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Olevaro prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee calls for Renato to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Renato takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Olevaro is pressed up against the cage. Renato has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Olevaro down to the mat. Olevaro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Olevaro is looking to clinch but Renato is avoiding it.
Jab from Olevaro.
Renato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Renato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Renato keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olevaro's efforts to push away.
Olevaro is trying to break the clinch but Renato is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olevaro is trying to force a seperation but Renato has the dominant position.
Renato manages to pull guard.
Renato has his foot on Olevaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olevaro works his way back into a safe position though.
Olevaro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olevaro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Renato's guard.
Renato pulls Olevaro in close to prevent any damage.
Olevaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maximo Olevaro 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.
Olevaro blocks a jab.
A jab from Olevaro does it's job there.
Olevaro tries to clinch up but Renato circles away and keeps his distance.
Olevaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Renato closes the distance and clinches up with Olevaro, looking for a takedown. Renato pushes Olevaro against the cage but Olevaro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olevaro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sloppy strikes from Renato. Those never looked like landing.
Renato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olevaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Renato's head.
Olevaro has a takedown stuffed.
Renato drops down looking for a counter takedown but Olevaro sprawls and moves away.
Renato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olevaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Renato defends it nicely.
Renato changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Renato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olevaro swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soros Renato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olevaro stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Olevaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Olevaro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Renato fails with the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Renato forces Olevaro back against the cage and clinches.
Renato is working for takedown but Olevaro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Renato breaks the clinch.
Renato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Olevaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Renato.
Olevaro throws a nice looking combination but Renato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olevaro tests Renato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olevaro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Olevaro misses with a two punch combination.
Maximo Olevaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olevaro is breathing heavily.
Olevaro dives in and grabs Renato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Renato pushes down on Olevaro's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olevaro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Renato counters by clinching up.
Renato stalls.
A hook to the body from Renato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olevaro working hard to break the clinch.
Renato jumps guard but Olevaro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Renato throws an elbow but misses.
Renato fails to pull guard.
Renato tries to pull guard but Olevaro won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato breaks the clinch.
Olevaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Renato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Renato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olevaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Renato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Olevaro walks away with a smile on his face. Renato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Renato checks a leg kick.
Renato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olevaro, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Olevaro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Renato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renato gets a clinch.
Renato has Olevaro pressed against the cage.
Olevaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Renato manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Renato holds on and takes a little breather.
Renato working for a triangle but Olevaro defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olevaro preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soros Renato 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!
Renato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olevaro's waist but Olevaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Renato off to one side.
Renato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olevaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Olevaro scores with a sloppy right hand. Renato should have avoided that one.
Olevaro misses with a hook.
Olevaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Renato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Renato appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olevaro throws out a loose jab but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Renato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soros Renato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Olevaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Renato clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato jumps guard and drags Olevaro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Olevaro wants to get up but he can't break Renato's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Renato pushes Olevaro off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Olevaro connects with a jab.
Renato rushes Olevaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Renato is looking for a takedown.
Renato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Olevaro up against the cage.
Olevaro has had enough of the clinch but Renato keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olevaro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Olevaro has had enough of the clinch but Renato keeps him there for the moment.
Renato tries for a takedown but Olevaro manages to get underhooks.
Renato misses with an elbow strike.
Renato tries for a takedown but Olevaro manages to get underhooks.
Renato has Olevaro pushed against the cage.
Renato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Olevaro just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Olevaro after a bit of a struggle.
Renato is trying to pull guard but Olevaro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Olevaro wants to break free but Renato has control.
Olevaro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Renato is trying to pull guard but Olevaro has him pressed against the cage.
Renato holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Olevaro is trying to break the clinch but Renato has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Olevaro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Renato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Olevaro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Olevaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Renato's head.
Olevaro throws a right hand that Renato ducks under and follows up with a left that Renato also avoids with ease.
Olevaro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Renato, pushing him back against the cage.
Olevaro tries to break free but Renato pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Renato can't get the takedown.
Renato drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Olevaro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximo Olevaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Olevaro 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Olevaro!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jhony Ignacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Depilacja Woskiem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Depilacja Woskiem has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jhony Ignacio's chin.
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jhony Ignacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Depilacja Woskiem!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woskiem feints the counter takedown.
Ignacio throws a series of punches but Woskiem avoids them all with ease.
Woskiem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignacio.
Woskiem shoots in for a takedown but Ignacio shows good takedown defense.
Ignacio scores with a hook to the body. Woskiem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ignacio throws a body kick that misses
and Woskiem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ignacio's guard.
Ignacio keeping full guard, as Woskiem tries to pass.
Ignacio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Woskiem is one step ahead there.
Woskiem forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignacio is trying to stand back up but Woskiem is controlling him
Woskiem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignacio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Woskiem is looking for a kimura here.
Woskiem seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ignacio is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Depilacja Woskiem!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Necas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskar Maciejewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jiri Necas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oskar Maciejewski!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Maciejewski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Necas tries to clinch but Maciejewski moves out of range.
Necas drives through and clinches with Maciejewski against the cage.
Necas can't break the clinch.
Maciejewski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Necas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maciejewski is trying to keep an underhook but Necas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Necas 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.
Necas working over Maciejewski with some ground and pound. Maciejewski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Necas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maciejewski wants to stand back up but Necas manages to pass into side control.
Maciejewski is trying to get back to half guard.
Necas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maciejewski down.
Necas 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.
Necas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Maciejewski tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maciejewski tries to roll but Necas sticks to his back.
Necas throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Maciejewski!
Maciejewski wants to control his opponent's hands but Necas gets his hands free.
Necas biding his time, looking for the opening.
Necas is landing with strikes. Maciejewski can't take much more of this.
Necas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Necas is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Maciejewski taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Necas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiri Necas!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joao Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wincent Montag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wincent Montag is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Miyao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wincent Montag!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Montag defends well and Miyao ends up having to push Montag into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Montag takes a swing at Miyao's ribcage but misses.
Miyao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Montag is trying to defend but Miyao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Montag pushes Miyao off but Miyao dives into side control.
Miyao controls the position.
Montag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montag tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Miyao easily slips into full mount!
Montag is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyao tries to control but Montag wriggling away.
Montag has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Miyao's lack of action.
Miyao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Montag is holding on to half guard well.
Montag tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Montag shoots in looking for a takedown but Miyao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montag's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miyao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Montag!
Montag is looking to get back to his feet here but Miyao is keeping cool and he's managed to take Montag's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyao keeps control of the position easily here as Montag tries to buck him off.
Montag trying to control the hands but Miyao won't let him.
Montag wants to get back to his feet.
Montag is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Miyao off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Miyao is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyao is persistently looking for the submission but Montag is defending it well.
Miyao is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Montag is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Miyao!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tadeusz Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klemens Czerwinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klemens Czerwinski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tadeusz Ostrowski's chin.
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tadeusz Ostrowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klemens Czerwinski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Czerwinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ostrowski looking to pass the guard.
Ostrowski content to stall in guard here.
Ostrowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ostrowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ostrowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Czerwinski is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Czerwinski working a defensive guard here.
Czerwinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czerwinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ostrowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Czerwinski's waist but Czerwinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ostrowski off to one side.
Ostrowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ostrowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ostrowski seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostrowski moves nicely into side control.
Czerwinski wants to control but Ostrowski postures up.
Ostrowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ostrowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski landing strikes.
Ostrowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Czerwinski, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Czerwinski is trying to control Ostrowski's posture but Ostrowski avoids it.
Ostrowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ostrowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Czerwinski reaches up around Ostrowski's neck trying to control. But Ostrowski takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Czerwinski! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Czerwinski is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Ostrowski celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tadeusz Ostrowski!
Tadeusz Ostrowski is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tadeusz Ostrowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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