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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Goc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bitaskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goc's entrance music is Two Steps From Hell - ASAP. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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222 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacek Goc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Bitaskis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goc throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bitaskis throws the left hand but Goc avoids the punch easily.
Bitaskis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goc wants to clinch up but Bitaskis keeps it at a distance.
Goc tries to clinch up but Bitaskis circles away and keeps his distance.
Goc moves out of range as Bitaskis strikes.
Goc thumps Bitaskis with a low kick.
Jacek Goc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitaskis lands a nice shot that snaps Goc's head back.
Bitaskis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bitaskis avoids a kick to the body.
Goc lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bitaskis's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goc throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bitaskis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goc has time to react.
Goc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bitaskis.
Bitaskis clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goc struggles to land a body shot inside as Bitaskis controls his hands.
Bitaskis lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Goc.
Goc prevents the takedown attempt.
Goc struggles to land a body shot inside as Bitaskis controls his hands.
A short left from Bitaskis.
Goc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bitaskis stalling the fight.
Bitaskis blocks a body shot from Goc.
Bitaskis lands with a left to the head.
Bitaskis tries for a takedown but Goc manages to get underhooks.
Jacek Goc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Bitaskis.
Bitaskis blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bitaskis.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goc will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bitaskis up against the cage.
Goc is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Bitaskis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goc.
A head punch on the inside from Bitaskis fails to land.
Bitaskis taking a breather.
Bitaskis pulls Goc into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bitaskis trying to control the position.
Bitaskis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bitaskis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goc trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitaskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goc trying to control but Bitaskis is working from the bottom.
Bitaskis working for submissions but it's allowed Goc to get to half guard.
Goc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bitaskis on the ground.
Goc perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bitaskis is trying to get back to full guard.
Bitaskis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bitaskis is looking to control Goc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bitaskis avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bitaskis keeps working.
Bitaskis tries to roll over but Goc keeps him under control.
Bitaskis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bitaskis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goc passes into half guard.
Goc trying to control the action but Bitaskis is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitaskis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bitaskis defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacek Goc will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goc misses with a body kick.
Goc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Goc. No joy for Bitaskis on that attempt.
Goc tries a head kick but it misses.
Goc scores with a spinning back kick!
Goc feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bitaskis's calf.
Goc throws a leg kick which misses Bitaskis's front leg but catches the back leg as Bitaskis tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bitaskis.
Bitaskis throws a lazy right hand but Goc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bitaskis darts in and clinches Goc up against the cage.
Bitaskis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goc backwards.
Goc tries to throw a body punch but Bitaskis avoids it by throwing Goc back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goc tries to throw a body punch but Bitaskis avoids it by throwing Goc back against the cage.
Goc looking to stall.
Bitaskis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bitaskis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goc is keeping busy.
Goc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goc lands a shoulder strike.
Bitaskis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goc.
Goc tries to break the clinch but Bitaskis is controlling the position.
Bitaskis prevents a body shot from Goc.
Bitaskis wants a takedown but no success here.
Bitaskis prevents Goc from breaking the clinch.
Bitaskis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bitaskis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goc defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goc is pushing down on Bitaskis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bitaskis is fighting to maintain full guard but Goc has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bitaskis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goc is working away from the top position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bitaskis is not content to let Goc control the position.
Bitaskis actively working from the bottom here.
Bitaskis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goc wants to take a breather but Bitaskis is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitaskis manages to get to full guard.
Bitaskis has a closed guard, preventing Goc from standing up.
Goc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bitaskis is trying to control the position but Goc postures up.
Bitaskis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goc landing with the ground and pound.
Goc wants to control from the top but Bitaskis keeps moving.
Bitaskis is trying to keep Goc in close.
Goc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Goc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jay Bitaskis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goc distracts Bitaskis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bitaskis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitaskis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goc sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bitaskis keeping moving, preventing Goc from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacek Goc dominated that second round.
That's time! Goc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bitaskis gets the takedown into side control.
Goc tries to buck Bitaskis off but Bitaskis is having none of it.
Bitaskis working the head and body with strikes.
Goc regains half guard.
Goc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bitaskis pulls his head out easily.
Bitaskis is looking to take a break and control but Goc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bitaskis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bitaskis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bitaskis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goc wants to improve his position but Bitaskis is controlling well.
Goc is holding on to half guard well.
Bitaskis thows a huge punch but Goc dodges it nicely.
Goc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bitaskis trying to control from half guard but Goc is working away.
Goc regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goc is pulling down on Bitaskis's head to control his posture.
Jay Bitaskis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitaskis wants to control from the top but Goc keeps moving.
Bitaskis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goc is adopting a defensive guard.
Goc can't keep his opponent in guard - Bitaskis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goc wants to improve his position but Bitaskis is controlling well.
Goc is working hard here to advance position.
Goc is positioning himself well to prevent Bitaskis advancing to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bitaskis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bitaskis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goc keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitaskis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Bitaskis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bitaskis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goc tries to clinch but Bitaskis moves out of range.
Goc thows a leg kick but Bitaskis checks it
and Bitaskis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bitaskis tries to clinch but Goc moves out of range.
Bitaskis cracks a nice hook into Goc's ribs.
Bitaskis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goc as he jumps to the side.
Bitaskis moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goc thows a body kick. Bitaskis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bitaskis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bitaskis throws a jab when Goc was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitaskis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot by Goc.
A good leg kick by Goc.
Bitaskis keeps the fight on the outside.
Goc connects with a high kick.
Crunch! Goc slams his shin into Bitaskis's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Goc.
Goc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jacek Goc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goc moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacek Goc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goc, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacek Goc!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jacek Goc made sure he mentioned $10, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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