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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Cierzniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Cierzniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Cierzniak gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cierzniak swivels and escapes.
Cierzniak tries to clinch
and Washington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cierzniak wants to get back to his feet.
Cierzniak regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Washington.
Cierzniak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
Washington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Washington throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cierzniak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Washington is working Cierzniak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cierzniak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cierzniak is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Foot Loves that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cierzniak wants to get back to his feet but Washington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cierzniak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cierzniak is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea.
Cierzniak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cierzniak tries to get out of the position.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cierzniak wants to stand but Washington is controlling the position.
Washington postures up in Cierzniak's guard and throws a big left but Cierzniak blocks it.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cierzniak is breathing heavily.
Washington wants to control from the top but Cierzniak keeps moving.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington scoring with some ground and pound.
Washington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cierzniak's head.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cierzniak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cierzniak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
Cierzniak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cierzniak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Washington cracks Cierzniak with a solid left hand.
Washington postures up in Cierzniak's guard and throws a big left but Cierzniak blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Washington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cierzniak's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Washington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cierzniak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cierzniak moves in looking to clinch but Washington pushes him off.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown. Cierzniak tries to sprawl out of it but Washington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cierzniak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington dives in and grabs Cierzniak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cierzniak pushes down on Washington's head and hops out.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cierzniak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cierzniak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Cierzniak.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt - Cierzniak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robert Cierzniak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Washington.
Cierzniak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cierzniak misses with a wild combination.
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cierzniak looking for a sweep. Not yet Cierzniak, not yet.
Cierzniak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Washington throws an elbow that misses. Cierzniak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Cierzniak!
Cierzniak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cierzniak is controlling him.
Washington trying to control the position.
Leonard Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cierzniak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cierzniak presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cierzniak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Cierzniak is trying to stall.
Cierzniak working hard to break the clinch.
Cierzniak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cierzniak breaks from the clinch.
Washington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cierzniak was covering up waiting for the punch and Washington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but Cierzniak has wrist control.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Cierzniak blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a strike but Cierzniak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Washington wants to sweep here but Cierzniak controlling him for the moment.
Cierzniak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cierzniak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cierzniak looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cierzniak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cierzniak's head.
Washington throws a big elbow that misses.
Washington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cierzniak's head.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cierzniak trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Cierzniak blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Washington 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!
Washington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Washington throws a strike but Cierzniak avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cierzniak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washington wants to control from the top but Cierzniak keeps moving.
Washington postures up in Cierzniak's guard and throws a big left but Cierzniak blocks it.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Cierzniak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cierzniak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but Cierzniak is working from the bottom.
Cierzniak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cierzniak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cierzniak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cierzniak has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
Cierzniak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Cierzniak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Washington is in close to Cierzniak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Washington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cierzniak's head.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cierzniak scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington gets the takedown into side control.
Washington scores with punches from side control.
Washington looks up at the clock and then as Cierzniak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Washington smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Washington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Washington landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington in side control lands a decent elbow.
Washington scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cierzniak to see if he's OK.
Washington scoring with punches from side control.
Washington throws a strike aimed at the side of Cierzniak's head but Cierzniak avoids it well.
Washington lands a few punches from side control.
Cierzniak is rocked!
Washington scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Cierzniak is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Washington can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Washington!
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