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MLC 85: Nawrocki vs Smith PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bricks Hithouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bricks Hithouse has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Africanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bricks Hithouse!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Africanus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hithouse desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Africanus thows a huge punch but Hithouse dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Africanus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hithouse is looking to improve his position.
Hithouse is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hithouse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hithouse.
Hithouse keeping moving, preventing Africanus from controlling successfully.
Africanus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Africanus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hithouse is keeping the position for now.
Hithouse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Africanus.
Africanus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hithouse pulls Africanus in to control the position.
Hithouse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Africanus's guard.
Hithouse wants to stand but Africanus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hithouse stands up and waves to Africanus to follow him.
Africanus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Africanus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hithouse defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hithouse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Africanus.
Africanus seems to be looking for submissions.
Africanus is pressing down on Hithouse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hithouse is holding on for now.
Hithouse is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hithouse is doing well to control the position and prevent Africanus from advancing to side control.
Hithouse is refusing to be controlled, as Africanus sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hithouse holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Julius Africanus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Africanus is defended easily by Hithouse.
Africanus gets the takedown into side control.
Hithouse is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Africanus is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Africanus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Africanus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Africanus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck for Africanus with that takedown attempt.
Hithouse lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Julius Africanus has been cut.
Africanus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Africanus shoots in and drives through. Hithouse sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Africanus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hithouse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hithouse wants it to stay on the feet.
Africanus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hithouse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Africanus somewhat.
No luck for Africanus with that takedown attempt.
Hithouse misses with a few strikes there.
Bricks Hithouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hithouse stuffs the takedown.
Hithouse stuffs the takedown attempt from Africanus. Africanus gets slowly back to his feet.
Hithouse misses with a wild body shot.
Hithouse looks to land a left hand but Africanus moved out of range nicely.
Hithouse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Africanus shoots in looking for a takedown but Hithouse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Africanus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hithouse connects with a solid leg kick.
Africanus has a takedown stuffed.
Africanus moves forwards but Hithouse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Africanus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hithouse counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Africanus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hithouse avoids it really well and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Africanus walks into a straight right hand from Hithouse.
Africanus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Africanus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hithouse.
Hithouse throws a hook but Africanus avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Africanus or perhaps it was just good defense by Hithouse which made him look bad.
Bricks Hithouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Africanus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hithouse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hithouse, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Hithouse.
Hithouse throws a hook but Africanus blocks it.
Africanus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hithouse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Africanus with a poor takedown
and Hithouse counters with a straight right hand.
Hithouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Africanus.
Hithouse lands with a big right hook that stumbles Africanus - he's out on his feet here! Hithouse follows up with another monster hook that separates Africanus from consciousness! Africanus falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hithouse stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bricks Hithouse!
A very excited looking Bricks Hithouse made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Cockburner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuharu Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitsuharu Misawa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Harry Cockburner's chin.
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192 lbs
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177 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Cockburner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitsuharu Misawa!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockburner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Misawa pinned against the cage. Misawa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cockburner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Misawa but Misawa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cockburner with a poor takedown
and Misawa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Misawa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Cockburner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cockburner avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped Cockburner in his tracks for a moment.
Cockburner blocks an elbow strike.
Cockburner blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cockburner's brow.
Cockburner avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Misawa misses with some punches.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cockburner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Misawa prevents it.
Cockburner blocks the elbow strike.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cockburner is trying to maintain a safe position but Misawa gets an underhook and turns Cockburner into the cage.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cockburner avoiding damage.
Cockburner avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Cockburner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cockburner dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Cockburner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cockburner avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Cockburner blocks the elbow strike.
Cockburner lands a takedown into guard.
Cockburner trying to control but Misawa is working from the bottom.
Cockburner passes into half guard.
Misawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cockburner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cockburner is trying to control the action in half guard but Misawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Misawa wants to get back to his feet.
Cockburner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Misawa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cockburner has cracked it and Misawa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cockburner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Cockburner!
After winning the bout, Harry Cockburner 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Schwetty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Schwetty!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan avoids a kick to the body.
Malapitan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schwetty.
Schwetty throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malapitan feints and as Schwetty raises his hands in defense, Malapitan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Malapitan advances position into side control!
Malapitan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malapitan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schwetty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malapitan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malapitan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schwetty has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Malapitan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schwetty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schwetty is looking to reverse the position.
Malapitan is putting a hurting on Schwetty here, landing some big shots from side control.
Schwetty avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Malapitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan tries for a kimura but Schwetty is defending well.
Malapitan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schwetty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malapitan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schwetty has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Malapitan but great work by Schwetty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malapitan prevents Schwetty from improving position.
Schwetty working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is looking to regain half guard here but Schwetty keeps moving and retains side control.
Malapitan is trying to control Schwetty's posture but Schwetty avoids it.
Malapitan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schwetty's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schwetty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malapitan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schwetty gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malapitan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schwetty is pressed up against the cage. Malapitan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schwetty down to the mat. Schwetty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malapitan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schwetty with a hook.
Schwetty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malapitan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raje Malapitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malapitan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwetty tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malapitan is able to avoid easily.
Schwetty clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malapitan has hold of one of Schwetty's legs. Schwetty is fighting the takedown attempt but Malapitan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Malapitan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schwetty is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Malapitan, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan dominated that round.
That's time! Malapitan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malapitan shoots in looking for a takedown but Schwetty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malapitan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schwetty looks to score with a jab to the body but Malapitan is just out of range.
Malapitan moves away from the strike by Schwetty.
Schwetty walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malapitan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schwetty swings for the body but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schwetty.
Malapitan slips a jab and a cross from Schwetty.
Schwetty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schwetty misses the jab.
Malapitan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An inside leg kick lands from Schwetty.
Malapitan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malapitan slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan looks to land a strike but Schwetty avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Schwetty keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwetty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malapitan trying to control but Schwetty is working from the bottom.
Malapitan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schwetty can't keep his opponent in guard - Malapitan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty won't allow Malapitan to pass to mount.
Malapitan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schwetty defending well though.
Malapitan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schwetty's head.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schwetty defends it well.
Raje Malapitan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malapitan lands with a punch from half guard.
Schwetty is staying active underneath Malapitan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malapitan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Malapitan working for a guillotine from mount but Schwetty is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Malapitan looking to ground and pound but Schwetty is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schwetty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malapitan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Malapitan looking to secure an arm triangle but Schwetty defends it well.
Malapitan looking to secure an arm triangle but Schwetty defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Malapitan looking to secure an arm triangle but Schwetty defends it well.
Malapitan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Schwetty has managed to escape the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Schwetty throws a big shot that misses.
Pete Schwetty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Malapitan or perhaps it was just good defense by Schwetty which made him look bad.
Malapitan looking to score a takedown here. Schwetty is defending well but Malapitan drives through and ends up in Schwetty's guard.
Malapitan postures up in Schwetty's guard and throws a big left but Schwetty blocks it.
Malapitan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Malapitan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwetty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malapitan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schwetty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malapitan has Schwetty in his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malapitan holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Raje Malapitan just wasn't active enough.
Malapitan walks into a jab.
Pete Schwetty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty is looking to slow Malapitan down with leg kicks.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schwetty but Schwetty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raje Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Malapitan.
Schwetty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malapitan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schwetty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Malapitan is trying to get an arm triangle but Schwetty is defending well.
Schwetty is not content to let Malapitan control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schwetty is avoiding damage well.
Malapitan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malapitan is trying to ground and pound but Schwetty uses the momentary lack of control by Malapitan to regain half guard.
Malapitan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Malapitan 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty is refusing to be controlled, as Malapitan sits in half guard.
Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
Malapitan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schwetty is just riding it out for now. Malapitan eventually gives up the hold.
Malapitan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwetty can do to turn this around?
Malapitan is working for a kimura but Schwetty is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raje Malapitan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malapitan, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raje Malapitan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rolls Royce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Jiu Jitsu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rolls Royce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royce scores with a takedown into Jiu Jitsu's guard.
Jiu Jitsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Royce defends well.
Jiu Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Royce defends easily.
Jiu Jitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiu Jitsu, not yet.
Jiu Jitsu looking for subs off his back but Royce has passed one foot through into half guard.
Royce prevents Jiu Jitsu from improving his position.
Jiu Jitsu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jiu Jitsu is looking to get back to full guard here but Royce has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royce scores with punches from side control.
Jiu Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard.
Royce cracks Jiu Jitsu with a big right hand but Jiu Jitsu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Royce works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiu Jitsu struggling a bit here.
Royce lands a few punches from side control.
Jiu Jitsu is not content to let Royce control the position.
Jiu Jitsu tries to bench press Royce off him but Royce keeps the position.
Royce trying to control the position but Jiu Jitsu is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiu Jitsu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiu Jitsu tries to roll over but Royce keeps him under control.
Jiu Jitsu gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royce stopping the sweep attempt from Jiu Jitsu.
Royce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jiu Jitsu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Royce throws a big right hand that misses.
Jiu Jitsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jiu Jitsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Royce gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jiu Jitsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Royce doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Royce manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Royce looking to pass the guard.
Royce works over Jiu Jitsu with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu looking for subs off his back but Royce has passed one foot through into half guard.
Royce trying to control the action but Jiu Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jiu Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jiu Jitsu wants to control but Royce is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Royce is working for a kimura but Jiu Jitsu is defending it quite comfortably.
Royce trying to mount his opponent but Jiu Jitsu defends it.
Royce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jiu Jitsu sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royce trying to pass the guard but Jiu Jitsu defending well.
Jiu Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Royce pulls his head out easily.
Royce trying to control from half guard but Jiu Jitsu is working away.
Jiu Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiu Jitsu trying to control but Royce postures up.
Jiu Jitsu wants to improve his position but Royce is controlling 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 Rolls Royce will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Royce tries to clinch but Jiu Jitsu moves away
and Jiu Jitsu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Royce won't be happy with that.
Royce is trying to control Jiu Jitsu's posture but Jiu Jitsu avoids it.
Jiu Jitsu wants to control but Royce is keeping him busy.
Jiu Jitsu cracks Royce with a big right hand but Royce just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Royce's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Royce is not content to let Jiu Jitsu control the position.
Jiu Jitsu working away.
Jiu Jitsu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Royce sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jiu Jitsu advances to mount.
Jiu Jitsu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiu Jitsu looking to control but Royce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mr Jiu Jitsu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Royce is in a horrible position here. Jiu Jitsu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jiu Jitsu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Royce has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Royce!
Royce looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Royce's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Royce avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royce controlling from the top position.
Royce preventing the sweep.
Jiu Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Royce can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiu Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Royce is aware though and is defending well.
Royce passes Jiu Jitsu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Royce is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu manages to get to full guard.
Jiu Jitsu trying to strike off his back.
Royce trying to control but Jiu Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jiu Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jiu Jitsu wants to control but Royce passes easily into half guard.
Jiu Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Royce is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Royce working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Royce 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.
Jiu Jitsu is refusing to be controlled, as Royce sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royce is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jiu Jitsu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Royce's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Royce's back!
Royce tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jiu Jitsu scoring with strikes but Royce is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiu Jitsu dominating with strikes here.
Jiu Jitsu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Royce to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Royce shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jiu Jitsu lands with some strikes.
Royce is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Royce can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Jiu Jitsu 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Royce moves to clinch but Jiu Jitsu breaks away
and Jiu Jitsu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Royce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jiu Jitsu pulls Royce into guard.
Jiu Jitsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Royce.
Jiu Jitsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Royce gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Royce looking to pass the guard.
Jiu Jitsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Jiu Jitsu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Royce should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jiu Jitsu has tightened it up now! Royce should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mr Jiu Jitsu!
Mr Jiu Jitsu made sure to mention his sponsor, Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanista Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Kamikaze Kush- Very Next Day. Jones has chosen Welcome to the Terrordome as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rocky Jones enters the cage!
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210 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wanista Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Rocky Jones has been cut.
Romero misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Romero scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romero tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Romero prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones decides to stand and escape the position.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Romero does it's job there.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones has picked Romero up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romero is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romero avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Romero defends the submission attempt.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romero sees it coming and defends easily.
Romero tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Romero is working away.
Romero trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero is not content to let Jones control the position.
Romero tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Romero's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Romero wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Romero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Romero trying to control from the bottom.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for a kimura but Romero is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Romero defends it.
Jones works his way into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocky Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Romero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by Jones.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Romero's guard.
Jones 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.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Romero trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Romero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets to his feet - Romero follows without any prompting.
Romero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wanista Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Jones.
Romero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Romero tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Romero back into the cage.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Romero throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Romero cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jones looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Romero finish him?
Jones is rocked!
Romero forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Romero cracks Jones with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wanista Romero!
Wanista Romero really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY 95% logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Micah Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier has chosen Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magnum.
Magnum tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xavier is able to avoid easily.
Magnum is looking to chop away at Xavier's legs.
Xavier checks a low kick from Magnum.
Magnum swinging wildly here.
Xavier scores with a hook to the body. Magnum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magnum tries a low kick but Xavier avoids it.
Magnum misses with a combination
and Xavier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xavier misses with a hook
and Magnum counters with an inside leg kick.
Xavier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnum swats away the attempt to clinch by Xavier.
Xavier slips a straight right by Magnum.
Xavier misses with a wild combination.
Xavier drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xavier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magnum manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Xavier has Magnum in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier 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.
Magnum trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Micah Magnum just wasn't active enough.
Xavier takes a swing at Magnum's ribcage but misses.
Magnum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xavier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magnum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xavier avoids the body shot from Magnum.
Magnum misses with a two punch combination.
Xavier blocks a low kick nicely.
Magnum misses with a low kick.
Xavier swinging wildly here.
Xavier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xavier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magnum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xavier's sensitive parts.
Micah Magnum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xavier.
Xavier sizes up Magnum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magnum just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Magnum throws a leg kick but Xavier checks it.
Micah Magnum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Magnum tried to score with a low kick but Xavier checks it.
Xavier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magnum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xavier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Magnum misses.
Magnum throws a front kick aimed at Xavier's knee but Xavier avoids it well.
Magnum throws a leg kick that misses.
Xavier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnum.
Xavier checks a leg kick.
Magnum throws a low kick but Xavier avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xavier wants to clinch up but Magnum keeps it at a distance.
Magnum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magnum quickly recovers to half guard.
Xavier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magnum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Xavier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magnum is trying to maintain the position but Xavier is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnum is not content to let Xavier control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bittor Xavier will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Xavier.
Magnum throws a body punch but Xavier moves out of range.
Magnum throws a right hand that misses
enabling Xavier to counter with a crisp jab.
Xavier moves in looking to clinch but Magnum pushes him off.
Magnum tries a low kick but Xavier avoids it.
Magnum throws a leg kick but Xavier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magnum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magnum walks into a jab.
Xavier walks into a stiff left hand from Magnum.
Xavier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magnum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnum tries to score with a low kick but Xavier moves his leg out of the way.
Magnum swats away the attempt to clinch by Xavier.
Magnum misses the jab.
Magnum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier blocks a leg kick.
Magnum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xavier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Magnum.
Xavier blocks a low kick nicely.
Magnum looks to land a right hand but Xavier moved out of range.
Magnum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xavier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magnum throws a solid leg kick but Xavier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magnum.
Magnum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xavier shoots in for a double leg but Magnum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xavier loads up on a big right hand but Magnum slips the punch.
Xavier misses with a straight left.
Magnum slips under a jab.
Micah Magnum is winning the standup battle so far.
Magnum thows a leg kick but Xavier checks it
and Xavier counters with a nice leg kick.
Xavier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magnum checks a low kick from Xavier.
Xavier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum tries a low kick but Xavier avoids it.
Magnum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Xavier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magnum is looking to chop away at Xavier's legs.
Xavier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Xavier lands.
Xavier misses with a body shot.
Xavier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Magnum misses
and Xavier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magnum tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xavier is able to avoid easily.
Xavier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magnum tried to score with a low kick but Xavier checks it.
Xavier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xavier checks a leg kick.
Magnum misses with a wild body shot.
Magnum misses with a looping right.
Magnum misses with an uppercut. Xavier saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier tests Magnum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xavier misses with a low kick as Magnum jumps back.
A leg kick checked by Xavier.
Magnum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xavier can pounce on him.
Xavier misses with a body shot.
Xavier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Xavier misses.
Magnum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xavier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magnum stuns Xavier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magnum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magnum lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xavier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xavier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magnum throws a chopping leg kick but Xavier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xavier closes the distance and clinches up with Magnum, looking for a takedown. Xavier pushes Magnum against the cage but Magnum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Micah Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Magnum jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum throws a head kick but Xavier moves out of range.
Magnum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xavier lands a right hook to the body.
Magnum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xavier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magnum connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Xavier.
Magnum throws a leg kick but Xavier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xavier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magnum throws a leg kick but Xavier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xavier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xavier scores with a nice strike.
Magnum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magnum feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xavier's calf.
Magnum misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Micah Magnum will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Magnum tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xavier is able to avoid easily.
Xavier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magnum's head backwards.
Xavier scores with a jab to the body.
Xavier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xavier wants to clinch up but Magnum keeps it at a distance.
Xavier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magnum.
Nice uppercut there from Xavier.
Xavier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xavier blocks a low kick nicely.
Magnum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magnum.
Magnum moves away from the strike by Xavier.
Magnum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Xavier counter with a right hand.
Xavier dodges the punch combination from Magnum.
Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnum manages to avoid it.
Xavier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Magnum lands a jab to Xavier's midsection.
Xavier throws a right hand that Magnum ducks under and follows up with a left that Magnum also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier thows a body shot but no joy.
Magnum throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magnum misses with a low kick.
Magnum tried to score with a low kick but Xavier checks it.
Xavier checks a leg kick.
Xavier throws a jab but it's blocked by Magnum.
A lazy left from Xavier finds it's target.
Magnum lands a glancing blow to the side of Xavier's head.
Xavier will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magnum tries to score with a low kick but Xavier moves his leg out of the way.
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnum tries to land a leg kick but Xavier saw it coming and moves away.
Magnum ducks under a wild hook from Xavier.
Xavier checks a low kick from Magnum.
Magnum throws a leg kick
and Magnum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xavier misses with a wild body shot.
Magnum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xavier closes the distance and pushes Magnum back into the cage.
Xavier avoiding damage as Magnum throws knees to the body.
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!
Magnum avoids a wild elbow strike from Xavier.
Magnum blocks an uppercut.
Xavier is trying to pull guard but Magnum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xavier misses with some punches.
Xavier has Magnum pressed against the cage, preventing Magnum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xavier misses with a punch to the body.
Magnum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xavier is defending well for now.
Magnum trying to land knees to the body.
Magnum can't break the clinch.
Xavier has a couple of punches blocked by Magnum.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xavier.
Magnum misses with a knee to the head.
Xavier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier lands a right hand.
Magnum trying to land knees to the body.
Magnum is looking to break free of the clinch but Xavier has double underhooks.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magnum avoids it.
Magnum throws an elbow that misses.
Magnum is trying to break free.
Xavier managing to block the knees to the body from Magnum.
Magnum is trying to break the clinch but Xavier has him pressed against the cage.
Xavier managing to block the knees to the body from Magnum.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xavier.
Magnum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magnum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xavier avoids it.
Xavier blocks the elbow strike.
Magnum tries to land a knee to the head but Xavier blocks with his arms.
Xavier tries to pull guard but Magnum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Micah Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Magnum wants to stall.
Xavier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xavier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magnum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magnum breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magnum lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xavier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xavier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magnum misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xavier lands a glancing blow to the side of Magnum's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xavier throws a jab but it's blocked by Magnum.
Magnum throws a shot from downtown. Xavier moves away and avoids it.
Magnum swings for the body but Xavier moves out of range.
A head kick by Magnum misses
and Xavier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Xavier finds it's target.
Xavier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Magnum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnum tries to bum rush Xavier with a series of wild strikes but Xavier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Micah Magnum.
I think Magnum 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Micah Magnum!
Micah Magnum gave a mention to Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hoiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunrak Ironshield (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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275 lbs
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278 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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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
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Hoiles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunrak Ironshield!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ironshield misses.
Ironshield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Mike Hoiles has been cut.
Ironshield looks to land a right hand but Hoiles moved out of range.
Ironshield ducks under a wild hook from Hoiles.
Hoiles ducks right into an uppercut from Ironshield.
Hoiles throws a poor cross that misses
and Ironshield counters with a right hand to the body.
Ironshield staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Hoiles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironshield cracks Hoiles with a good jab.
A clash of legs there as Hoiles blocks the low kick.
Mike Hoiles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironshield lands a jab-cross combination.
Ironshield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ironshield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoiles.
A slow jab from Hoiles misses its intended target.
Hoiles lands a nice hook to Ironshield's body. Ironshield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Hoiles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoiles misses with a wild body shot.
Hoiles throws a jab but it's blocked by Ironshield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironshield cracks a nice hook into Hoiles's ribs.
Jab by Hoiles.
Hoiles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ironshield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoiles dodges the punch combination from Ironshield.
Hoiles misses with a combination
and Ironshield counters with a right hand to the body.
Ironshield lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironshield checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Ironshield. Beautiful body shot.
Hoiles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ironshield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ironshield cracks Hoiles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ironshield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoiles backs up against the cage.
Hoiles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ironshield doesn't seem bothered though.
Ironshield looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoiles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ironshield ducks under a wild hook from Hoiles.
Hoiles misses with a looping right.
Hoiles jabs at Ironshield's body.
Hoiles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ironshield.
It looks like Gunrak Ironshield has been cut.
Hoiles scores with a leg kick.
Hoiles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ironshield.
Hoiles lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Ironshield crumples to the floor! Hoiles milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Hoiles!
Mike Hoiles made sure to mention his sponsor, Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greissi Jiorgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Niedzwiedzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Niedzwiedzki's choice of entrance music: Nirvana - You know you're right. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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242 lbs
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270 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greissi Jiorgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrzej Niedzwiedzki!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niedzwiedzki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiorgite.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land a leg kick but Jiorgite saw it coming and moves away.
Jiorgite avoids the head kick by Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki is looking to clinch.
Niedzwiedzki tries a head kick but it misses.
Niedzwiedzki throws a leg kick but Jiorgite checks it.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a looping left.
Jiorgite is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jiorgite uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niedzwiedzki.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jiorgite checks a leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Jiorgite as he checks the leg kick.
Jiorgite blocks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a low kick.
Niedzwiedzki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Niedzwiedzki slaps away a takedown attempt from Jiorgite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki tries to close the distance and clinch but Jiorgite swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jiorgite moves out of range of the leg kick from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki clobbers Jiorgite with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Greissi Jiorgite has been cut.
Jiorgite on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jiorgite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niedzwiedzki as he avoids it easily.
Niedzwiedzki throws a lazy right hand but Jiorgite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiorgite swats away the attempt to clinch by Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jiorgite is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiorgite misses the target.
Jiorgite gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Niedzwiedzki counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greissi Jiorgite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Niedzwiedzki.
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki lands a leg kick that knocks Jiorgite off balance momentarily.
Jiorgite lands with a hook. Niedzwiedzki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niedzwiedzki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jiorgite if he has to take too many more of those.
Niedzwiedzki throws a shot from downtown. Jiorgite moves away and avoids it.
Niedzwiedzki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jiorgite paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - Niedzwiedzki coming out on top.
Niedzwiedzki is looking to slow Jiorgite down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Niedzwiedzki.
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niedzwiedzki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jiorgite checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jiorgite. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jiorgite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niedzwiedzki but Niedzwiedzki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jiorgite fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki moves away from the strike by Jiorgite.
Jiorgite takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck for Jiorgite with that takedown attempt.
Niedzwiedzki drives through and clinches with Jiorgite against the cage.
Jiorgite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jiorgite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niedzwiedzki backwards.
Jiorgite has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Niedzwiedzki regains guard immediately.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Niedzwiedzki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jiorgite.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiorgite postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Niedzwiedzki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jiorgite, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Niedzwiedzki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Niedzwiedzki stays in close to Jiorgite's body and controls the position.
Niedzwiedzki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiorgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiorgite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jiorgite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Niedzwiedzki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Niedzwiedzki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greissi Jiorgite's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Niedzwiedzki misses with a leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki feints and then cracks Jiorgite's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiorgite down.
Jiorgite avoids a kick to the body.
Jiorgite works the jab nicely.
Jiorgite feints and as Niedzwiedzki raises his hands in defense, Jiorgite changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jiorgite tries to free his leg and advance position but Niedzwiedzki is retaining full guard.
Niedzwiedzki keeping moving, preventing Jiorgite from controlling successfully.
Jiorgite is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Niedzwiedzki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Niedzwiedzki has escaped and now he's on top!
Niedzwiedzki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Niedzwiedzki 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiorgite looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Niedzwiedzki trying to control but Jiorgite is working from the bottom.
Niedzwiedzki sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niedzwiedzki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jiorgite, up you get!
Niedzwiedzki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki motions for Jiorgite to come forward. Niedzwiedzki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Niedzwiedzki scores with a jab. Jiorgite acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jiorgite swats away the attempt to clinch by Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki tries to score with a low kick but Jiorgite moves his leg out of the way.
Niedzwiedzki lands with an overhand left.
Jiorgite looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Niedzwiedzki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niedzwiedzki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jiorgite.
Some bone on bone action there as Jiorgite checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Niedzwiedzki throws a low kick but Jiorgite moves out of range easily.
Niedzwiedzki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Niedzwiedzki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jiorgite.
Jiorgite walks into a straight right hand from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jiorgite's head.
Niedzwiedzki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jiorgite fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jiorgite checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jiorgite moves away from the strike by Niedzwiedzki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Niedzwiedzki.
Jiorgite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jiorgite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niedzwiedzki tests Jiorgite's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiorgite takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jiorgite is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Niedzwiedzki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Niedzwiedzki looks to throw the jab but Jiorgite is out of range.
Niedzwiedzki connects with an inside leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niedzwiedzki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jiorgite.
Jiorgite takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jiorgite throws a shot from downtown. Niedzwiedzki moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Niedzwiedzki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Niedzwiedzki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jiorgite has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jiorgite and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Niedzwiedzki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jiorgite.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Greissi Jiorgite's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A good leg kick by Niedzwiedzki.
Jiorgite gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a looping right.
Jiorgite keeps the fight on the outside.
Niedzwiedzki scores with a push kick.
Niedzwiedzki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jiorgite's sensitive parts.
Jiorgite uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niedzwiedzki.
Jiorgite blocks a head kick by Niedzwiedzki.
Jiorgite gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiorgite goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Niedzwiedzki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jiorgite's guard! Nice work there by Niedzwiedzki!
Niedzwiedzki controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Niedzwiedzki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jiorgite working for submissions but it's allowed Niedzwiedzki to get to half guard.
Niedzwiedzki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Niedzwiedzki uses his free foot to push down on Jiorgite's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jiorgite.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite tries to lock up and control but Niedzwiedzki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Niedzwiedzki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jiorgite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Niedzwiedzki controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jiorgite tries to hold on but Niedzwiedzki pushes him away.
Jiorgite is looking to improve his position but Niedzwiedzki isn't that keen on the idea.
Niedzwiedzki content just to control the position here.
Jiorgite tries to hold on but Niedzwiedzki postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jiorgite tries to hold on but Niedzwiedzki postures up.
Jiorgite is desperately trying to improve his position but Niedzwiedzki has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niedzwiedzki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jiorgite is in all sorts of trouble here.
Greissi Jiorgite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Niedzwiedzki controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Niedzwiedzki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Niedzwiedzki!
As Andrzej Niedzwiedzki got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks to my Alliance and all the people supporting me !'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahlua Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillicutty's entrance music is Kiss My Irish Ass. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey McGillicutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kahlua Zordick!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zordick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGillicutty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zordick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zordick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGillicutty's calf.
McGillicutty doesn't manage to clinch there - Zordick circles away.
Zordick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zordick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zordick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGillicutty was well out of range. Poor timing from Zordick.
McGillicutty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGillicutty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGillicutty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zordick throws the left hand but McGillicutty avoids the punch easily.
Zordick slips under a jab from McGillicutty.
Mickey McGillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGillicutty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGillicutty wants to clinch up but Zordick keeps it at a distance.
Zordick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGillicutty.
McGillicutty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zordick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty clinches up against the cage.
McGillicutty with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGillicutty with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by McGillicutty.
Zordick taking a breather.
Zordick managing to block the knees to the body from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty slows down the pace here.
Zordick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGillicutty smiles and moves away.
Zordick throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGillicutty counters with a stiff right hand.
McGillicutty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zordick's head.
Zordick dips to his left and cracks McGillicutty with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty misses with a head kick.
McGillicutty throws a big shot that misses.
Zordick attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zordick lands a nice shot that snaps McGillicutty's head back.
McGillicutty moves in looking to clinch but Zordick pushes him off.
Zordick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zordick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGillicutty lands with a slapping head kick.
McGillicutty misses with a wild combination.
Zordick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zordick ducks under a wild hook from McGillicutty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as McGillicutty blocks the low kick.
Zordick misses the jab.
McGillicutty takes the fight into the clinch.
Zordick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zordick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zordick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGillicutty trying to land knees to the body.
McGillicutty throws an elbow that misses.
McGillicutty misses with a knee strike.
McGillicutty with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zordick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zordick is trying to break free.
McGillicutty with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGillicutty stalling against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGillicutty obliges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGillicutty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zordick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGillicutty looking to throw knees to the head but Zordick is blocking nicely.
McGillicutty using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zordick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zordick avoids the elbow strike from McGillicutty, against the cage.
McGillicutty landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey McGillicutty dominated that round.
That's time! McGillicutty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zordick missing with a left hand there. McGillicutty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zordick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zordick circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGillicutty misses with a hook
and Zordick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zordick misses the shot to the body.
Zordick swings for the body but McGillicutty moves out of range.
Zordick lands a jab.
McGillicutty throws the left hand but Zordick avoids the punch easily.
McGillicutty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGillicutty throws out a loose jab but Zordick uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGillicutty closes the distance and clinches.
McGillicutty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zordick.
McGillicutty connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGillicutty lands an elbow inside.
Zordick displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGillicutty up against the cage.
Zordick jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Zordick around his waist. Zordick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGillicutty with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGillicutty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zordick blocks it with crossed arms.
Zordick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGillicutty is keeping busy.
McGillicutty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zordick is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGillicutty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zordick avoids it.
McGillicutty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGillicutty with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zordick as McGillicutty tries to tie him up.
Zordick blocks the elbow strike.
McGillicutty tries a knee to the head but Zordick blocks it.
Zordick jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Zordick around his waist. Zordick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zordick misses with a punch on the inside.
Zordick is trying to break the clinch but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
McGillicutty using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zordick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGillicutty misses with an elbow over the top.
Mickey McGillicutty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGillicutty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zordick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGillicutty throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGillicutty misses with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty has Zordick pressed against the cage, preventing Zordick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zordick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGillicutty smiles and moves away.
Mickey McGillicutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kahlua Zordick.
McGillicutty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zordick can pounce on him.
Zordick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGillicutty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty gets a clinch.
Zordick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zordick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zordick is trying to break free.
McGillicutty lands a knee to the head.
McGillicutty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGillicutty looking to throw knees to the head but Zordick is blocking nicely.
Zordick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGillicutty connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zordick's face.
McGillicutty tries a knee to the head but Zordick blocks it.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for McGillicutty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey McGillicutty dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Zordick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGillicutty moves away.
Zordick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGillicutty.
Zordick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGillicutty as he avoids it easily.
McGillicutty uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zordick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zordick thows a body shot but no joy.
McGillicutty throws a hook to the side of Zordick's head but Zordick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGillicutty misses with a low kick.
McGillicutty thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGillicutty throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zordick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zordick defending well as McGillicutty loads up on a big left hand.
McGillicutty misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by McGillicutty. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGillicutty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zordick.
McGillicutty misses with the combination.
McGillicutty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zordick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGillicutty was covering up waiting for the punch and Zordick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zordick won't allow McGillicutty to get back to his feet.
McGillicutty is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGillicutty looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGillicutty looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGillicutty!
Zordick stops McGillicutty from passing to mount.
Zordick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zordick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zordick is looking to improve his position.
It looks like McGillicutty is going to stand back up.
Mickey McGillicutty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zordick trying to hold on to McGillicutty's head to control him but McGillicutty postures up.
McGillicutty wants to get back to his feet.
McGillicutty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zordick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGillicutty wants to stand up but Zordick has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zordick wants to improve his position but McGillicutty is controlling well.
McGillicutty wants to stand up but Zordick has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zordick actively working from the bottom here.
Zordick is trying to control but can't.
Zordick is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zordick is trying to maintain the position but McGillicutty is very close to passing his half guard.
Kahlua Zordick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGillicutty is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey McGillicutty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGillicutty, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey McGillicutty!
Mickey McGillicutty decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Nawrocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nawrocki comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Amazing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Nawrocki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki misses with a hook.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Nawrocki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nawrocki misses with a few strikes there.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Nawrocki is out of range.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nawrocki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Nawrocki moves out of range.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nawrocki lands with a good body shot.
Piotr Nawrocki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nawrocki throws out the jab.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Nawrocki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nawrocki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nawrocki throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nawrocki connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Nawrocki connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Nawrocki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nawrocki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Nawrocki misses with a body kick.
Smith misses with a combination
and Nawrocki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nawrocki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Nawrocki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nawrocki lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Nawrocki needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nawrocki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nawrocki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Nawrocki moved away.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Nawrocki swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A big right from Nawrocki misses.
That kick from Nawrocki tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nawrocki. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nawrocki.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nawrocki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nawrocki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Nawrocki wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith wants to control but Nawrocki postures up.
Nawrocki working the ground and pound.
Nawrocki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nawrocki wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Nawrocki is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nawrocki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nawrocki trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith tries to kick Nawrocki off but Nawrocki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Nawrocki trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith trying to control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dan Smith.
Nawrocki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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 Piotr Nawrocki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nawrocki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nawrocki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nawrocki throws out a powerful jab.
Nawrocki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nawrocki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nawrocki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nawrocki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nawrocki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Nawrocki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nawrocki somewhat.
Nawrocki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nawrocki tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Nawrocki's ribs.
Nawrocki loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nawrocki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nawrocki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith staying out of range there.
Dan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nawrocki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Nawrocki is proving a slippery customer.
Nawrocki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nawrocki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nawrocki is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nawrocki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith stops Nawrocki from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki is working hard here to advance position.
Nawrocki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nawrocki lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Dan Smith has been cut.
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!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nawrocki controlling his opponent.
Nawrocki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith wants to control but Nawrocki is having none of it.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nawrocki throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nawrocki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Nawrocki's attempts to control the action.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Piotr Nawrocki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith holds on to Nawrocki as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nawrocki tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Nawrocki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nawrocki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Nawrocki swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
No luck for Nawrocki with that takedown attempt.
Smith with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Nawrocki moved away.
Nawrocki avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith slips under a jab from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki misses with a body kick.
Nawrocki lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to clinch but Nawrocki moves out of range.
Nawrocki scores with a jab to the body.
Nawrocki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki checks a leg kick.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That has opened up Dan Smith's cut even more.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Nawrocki avoids a kick to the body.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Nawrocki throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Nawrocki misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
It looks like Piotr Nawrocki has been cut.
Nawrocki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nawrocki moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nawrocki scores with a jab to the head.
Nawrocki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Nawrocki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Nawrocki shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Nawrocki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nawrocki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nawrocki gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nawrocki rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nawrocki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nawrocki misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nawrocki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Nawrocki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki taking a breather.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Nawrocki pulls guard effortlessly.
Nawrocki keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nawrocki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nawrocki wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Nawrocki is keeping the position.
Nawrocki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Nawrocki is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Nawrocki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Piotr Nawrocki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nawrocki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nawrocki trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Nawrocki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nawrocki 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Nawrocki!
In his post fight interview, Piotr Nawrocki gave a big smile as he said 'It was very tough battle with someone who beats a lot of great fighters. I'm very happy :-) Thanks to my Alliance and all the people supporting me !'.
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