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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Maverick (ranked 1108 p4p, 1091 weight class) and Chaz Popizicki (ranked 152 p4p, 150 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chaz Popizicki!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popizicki jabs Maverick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popizicki throws a hook but Maverick avoids it easily.
Maverick moves away from the strike by Popizicki.
Popizicki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maverick thows a leg kick but Popizicki checks it
and Popizicki counters with a single leg into guard. Maverick didn't expect that.
Popizicki throwing strikes from guard but Maverick blocks nicely.
Popizicki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popizicki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popizicki looking to pass the guard.
Popizicki throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki postures up.
Popizicki wants to pass the guard but Maverick is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
Maverick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Popizicki controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maverick 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.
Popizicki misses with a two punch combination.
Popizicki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maverick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Popizicki on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Popizicki in particular looking to stall.
Maverick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Popizicki is working away from the top position though.
Popizicki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maverick is trying to stand.
Popizicki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maverick defending well though.
Popizicki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maverick defending well though.
Popizicki is keen to just control but Maverick is a slippery customer.
Maverick tries to roll over but Popizicki keeps him under control.
Popizicki tries to pass to full mount but Maverick defends it.
Popizicki stops Maverick from getting back to his feet.
Maverick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maverick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Popizicki is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Popizicki connects with a nice short shot to Maverick's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popizicki slows the pace down in half guard.
Popizicki is trying to work for a kimura but Maverick is defending well.
Maverick is trying to stand back up but Popizicki is controlling him
Popizicki seems to be looking for submissions.
Popizicki trying to control the pace.
Popizicki drops an elbow to the side of Maverick's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Popizicki trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Maverick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Popizicki is one step ahead there.
Popizicki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Popizicki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maverick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Popizicki.
Daniel Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popizicki misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Popizicki.
Popizicki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick throwing a counter right hand but Popizicki manages to avoid it.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popizicki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maverick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Popizicki finds it's way round the side to connect with Maverick's head.
Popizicki moves forwards but Maverick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki cracks Maverick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Popizicki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Popizicki avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Popizicki dips to his left and cracks Maverick with an uppercut!
Popizicki swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick thinks about countering with a head kick.
Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popizicki.
Maverick moves out of range of the strikes.
Popizicki closes the distance and clinches up with Maverick, looking for a takedown. Popizicki pushes Maverick against the cage but Maverick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maverick throwing a counter right hand but Popizicki manages to avoid it.
Popizicki lands a jab to Maverick's midsection.
Popizicki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popizicki.
Maverick feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Popizicki. That snapped Maverick's head back.
Popizicki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popizicki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maverick swings for the body but Popizicki moves out of range.
Popizicki throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Maverick counters with a quick kick to the body but Popizicki blocks it.
Popizicki fails to land with a series of punches.
Maverick thinks about countering with a head kick.
Popizicki loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Maverick misses the target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Maverick tenderised Popizicki's leg. Popizicki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Popizicki cracks Maverick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Popizicki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maverick to the ground. Popizicki is now in Maverick's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick trying to keep a closed guard but Popizicki is proving a slippery customer.
Popizicki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Popizicki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Popizicki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maverick dodges the ground and pound from Popizicki.
Popizicki working the head and body with strikes.
Maverick struggling a bit here.
Popizicki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Popizicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maverick keeps working.
Popizicki controls the position.
Popizicki lands an elbow.
Popizicki working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Popizicki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Popizicki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popizicki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maverick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaz Popizicki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick thows a body kick. Popizicki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Popizicki goes for a double leg but Maverick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maverick continues to drive forward.
Popizicki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Popizicki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Popizicki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick dodges the ground and pound from Popizicki.
Maverick can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popizicki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Popizicki wants to control but Maverick is keeping him busy.
Popizicki taking a breather here.
Popizicki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Popizicki lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maverick keeps working.
Maverick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Popizicki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Popizicki is pressing down on Maverick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maverick is holding on for now.
Popizicki winds up and cracks Maverick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Popizicki prevents Maverick from standing back up.
Chaz Popizicki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Popizicki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Popizicki is keen to just control but Maverick is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Popizicki in particular looking to stall.
Maverick wants to control but Popizicki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Popizicki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maverick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Popizicki.
Maverick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Maverick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Popizicki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Popizicki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Popizicki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maverick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maverick tries to get to full guard but Popizicki has control of the leg.
Popizicki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki swinging wildly here.
Popizicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maverick.
Maverick missing with a left hand there. Popizicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popizicki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Popizicki swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick defending well as Popizicki loads up on a big left hand.
Maverick throwing a counter right hand but Popizicki manages to avoid it.
Maverick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maverick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maverick delivers a nice body kick.
Maverick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popizicki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maverick throws a nice head kick!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki scores with a hook.
Maverick moves out of range of the strikes.
Maverick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popizicki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popizicki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Popizicki scores with the left hand. Maverick knows he should have avoided that one.
Popizicki misses with a looping right.
Popizicki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popizicki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maverick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Popizicki on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Maverick.
Maverick misses with a hook.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maverick missing with a left hand there. Popizicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popizicki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maverick.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popizicki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maverick manages to get to full guard.
Maverick has his hands on Popizicki's head, controlling the position.
Popizicki drops back looking for a leg! Maverick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maverick manages to kick Popizicki off! Popizicki jumps back into Maverick's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maverick is trying to control the position but Popizicki postures up.
Popizicki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maverick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maverick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maverick tries to get out of the position.
Popizicki tries to free his leg and advance position but Maverick is retaining full guard.
Maverick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Popizicki trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Popizicki is working Maverick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maverick trying to keep a closed guard but Popizicki is proving a slippery customer.
Maverick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maverick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maverick misses the body punch
enabling Popizicki to counter with a crisp jab.
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popizicki throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popizicki throws a looping overhand right but Maverick ducks down to avoid it.
Maverick is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick by Maverick misses
and Popizicki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maverick wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Popizicki 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!
Popizicki slips under a jab from Maverick.
Popizicki misses with a jab to the body
and Maverick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maverick slips a jab from Popizicki.
Maverick throws a counter high kick but Popizicki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maverick throws a head kick but Popizicki moves out of range.
Maverick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popizicki circles away quickly and effectively.
Popizicki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popizicki missing with a left hand there. Maverick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popizicki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maverick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki throws an off balance right hand
and Maverick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Popizicki swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Popizicki feints the counter takedown.
Popizicki lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popizicki missing with a left hand there. Maverick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popizicki throws a body shot but no joy.
Popizicki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaverick.
Popizicki shoots in for a takedown but Maverick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Popizicki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maverick throws an off balance right hand
and Popizicki counters with a nice body shot.
Popizicki throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maverick throws a head kick but Popizicki moves out of range.
Maverick missing with a left hand there. Popizicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maverick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut.
Popizicki blocks a head kick by Maverick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maverick counters with a series of strikes. Popizicki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Maverick.
Good work by Popizicki as he checks the leg kick.
Maverick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick looks to land a left hand but Popizicki moved out of range nicely.
Popizicki throws a hook to the side of Maverick's head but Maverick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maverick lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maverick throws an overhand right that lands on Popizicki's shoulder, as Popizicki tries to avoid the shot.
Popizicki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Popizicki lands.
Maverick lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Popizicki misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popizicki throws out the jab.
Popizicki connects with a looping right hand.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popizicki.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Popizicki moves out of range easily.
Popizicki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maverick defends it well.
Maverick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Popizicki lands with a nice combination. Maverick backs away looking to recover.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Popizicki.
Popizicki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaverick.
Popizicki tries for a takedown but Maverick circles away easily
and Maverick counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick throws a leg kick but Popizicki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maverick is looking to slow Popizicki down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Maverick misses.
Popizicki shoots in for a takedown but Maverick shows good takedown defense.
Maverick throws a counter high kick but Popizicki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Daniel Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Popizicki.
Popizicki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Popizicki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popizicki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maverick. Popizicki shrugs it off though.
Maverick lands a head kick!
Maverick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Popizicki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maverick defending well as Popizicki loads up on a big left hand.
Daniel Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki lands a jab to Maverick's midsection.
Popizicki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maverick.
Maverick throws a poor cross that misses
letting Popizicki counter with a right hand.
Maverick misses with a straight right.
Maverick misses with a body shot.
Popizicki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Popizicki blocks a leg kick.
Popizicki misses with a wild body shot.
Maverick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maverick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maverick blocks a jab.
Maverick walks into a left hand.
Maverick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Popizicki misses with a body shot.
Maverick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maverick throws a poor cross that misses
and Popizicki counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick throws a leg kick but Popizicki checks it.
Popizicki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popizicki scores with a nice right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki misses with a double jab.
Popizicki throws a series of strikes that have Maverick backpedaling.
Popizicki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Popizicki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maverick on his heels. He'll look to pass Maverick's guard now, I'm sure.
Maverick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maverick has control of Popizicki's left arm, preventing Popizicki from doing any damage.
Maverick controls Popizicki momentarily but Popizicki frees himself.
Popizicki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chaz Popizicki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maverick trying to control the position.
Popizicki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki connects with a jab.
Popizicki loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
Maverick throws a lazy right hand but Popizicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maverick misses with a body shot.
Popizicki misses with a body shot.
Popizicki stuns Maverick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Popizicki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Popizicki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Popizicki ducks under a wild hook from Maverick.
Popizicki misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chaz Popizicki.
Well Popizicki 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chaz Popizicki!
An out of breath Chaz Popizicki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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