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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Popizicki (ranked 369 p4p, 940 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 52 p4p, 117 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chaz Popizicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tiger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Popizicki is trying to push Tiger away but Tiger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Popizicki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tiger passes Popizicki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tiger tries to pass to full mount but Popizicki defends it.
Popizicki is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki wants to control but Tiger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Popizicki tries to roll over but Tiger keeps him under control.
Tiger trying to mount his opponent but Popizicki defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Popizicki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tiger is working away from the top position though.
Tiger controlling the action here.
Popizicki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tiger escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tiger!
Tiger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tiger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Popizicki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Popizicki is letting Tiger control him for a moment.
Popizicki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Popizicki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tiger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki is pulling down on Tiger's head. It's preventing any offense from Tiger, at least for the moment.
Tiger trying to control but Popizicki is working from the bottom.
Popizicki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Popizicki keeping full guard, as Tiger tries to pass.
Tiger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Popizicki keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Popizicki is trying to keep Tiger in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tiger moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
Popizicki is trying to pull guard but Tiger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tiger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tiger takes a shot to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiger misses with a straight right.
Tiger looks to land a combination but Popizicki avoids it well.
Tiger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Popizicki dips to his left and cracks Tiger with an uppercut!
Chaz Popizicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popizicki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Popizicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiger.
Tiger throws a lazy right hand but Popizicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popizicki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Popizicki throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tiger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut. Tiger saw that one coming.
Popizicki misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger throws a hook but Popizicki avoids it easily.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut.
Popizicki throws a right hand that Tiger ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiger also avoids with ease.
Tiger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popizicki. Popizicki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Popizicki works over Tiger's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popizicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Tiger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki moves out of range as Tiger strikes.
Tiger misses with an uppercut.
Popizicki thuds a left hand into Tiger's body.
Tiger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Popizicki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiger wants to clinch up but Popizicki keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Popizicki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiger doesn't seem phased though.
Popizicki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Popizicki lands a right hook to the body.
Popizicki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tiger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Popizicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Popizicki keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiger has Popizicki up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger tries a body shot but Popizicki blocks it.
Tiger tries a body shot but Popizicki blocks it.
Tiger is pressed up against the cage. Popizicki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tiger down to the mat. Tiger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tiger looks to throw the jab but Popizicki is out of range.
Tiger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiger takes the fight into the clinch.
Popizicki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popizicki is trying to force a seperation but Tiger has the dominant position.
Popizicki misses with some punches.
Popizicki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiger smiles and moves away.
Popizicki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Great Tiger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popizicki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiger cracks Popizicki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tiger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Popizicki to stand back up!
It looks like Chaz Popizicki has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut.
Tiger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chaz Popizicki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Decent striking displayed by Popizicki there.
Tiger closes the distance and clinches.
Tiger misses with a punch on the inside.
Popizicki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tiger regains guard immediately.
Popizicki stopping the sweep attempt from Tiger.
Tiger working for a triangle but Popizicki defends it easily.
Tiger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popizicki wants to pass the guard but Tiger is keeping the position.
Popizicki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tiger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popizicki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Popizicki tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiger is retaining full guard.
Popizicki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Popizicki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chaz Popizicki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Popizicki tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiger is retaining full guard.
Tiger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Popizicki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popizicki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tiger is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tiger has escaped and now he's on top!
Tiger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Popizicki has his foot on Tiger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiger works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
Tiger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Popizicki is controlling Tiger's posture.
Tiger trying to control but Popizicki is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Popizicki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Popizicki.
Tiger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Popizicki finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiger's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger throws a jab when Popizicki was well out of range.
Popizicki tries to counter with a takedown but Tiger is quick to defend against it.
Popizicki throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Popizicki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tiger uses from the top position.
Tiger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Popizicki has his foot on Tiger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiger works his way back into a safe position though.
Popizicki wants to hit a sweep here but Tiger passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Popizicki there!
Tiger tries to control but Popizicki wriggling away.
Tiger looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tiger trying to control but Popizicki is having none of it.
Popizicki tries to hold on but Tiger pushes him away.
Popizicki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tiger looking to control but Popizicki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Popizicki tries to hold on but Tiger postures up.
Tiger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Popizicki is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Popizicki is trying desperately to improve position.
Tiger trying to control but Popizicki is having none of it.
Popizicki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Popizicki tries to reverse the position but Tiger maintains control.
Tiger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Popizicki is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tiger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Popizicki tries to lock up and control but Tiger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tiger controlling the position easily from mount.
Popizicki is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Popizicki is squirming around, avoiding Tiger's attempts to control the action.
Tiger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Popizicki tries to hold on but Tiger pushes him away.
Tiger controlling his opponent.
Tiger working for a guillotine from mount but Popizicki is in no mood to give up.
Popizicki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tiger wants to finish this one by submission but Popizicki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tiger.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki wants to hold on but Tiger pushes him away.
Popizicki is looking to get to half guard.
Popizicki tries to lock up and control but Tiger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Popizicki tries to reverse the position but Tiger maintains control.
Tiger tries to control but Popizicki wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popizicki is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chaz Popizicki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tiger lands a lovely overhand right.
Popizicki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaz Popizicki is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popizicki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tiger sprawls and moves away.
Popizicki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popizicki throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiger looks to throw the jab but Popizicki is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Popizicki.
Popizicki misses with a body shot.
Tiger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tiger is looking to clinch but Popizicki is avoiding it.
Popizicki slips under a jab.
Popizicki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiger has time to react.
Popizicki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popizicki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popizicki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Popizicki looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Tiger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger misses with a wild body shot.
Popizicki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popizicki lands a two punch combo.
Tiger needs to keep his hands up - Popizicki had a free shot at his head there.
Tiger tries to clinch up but Popizicki circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiger has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Popizicki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Great Tiger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Popizicki jumps guard but Tiger stands there with Popizicki around his waist. Popizicki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Popizicki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tiger walks away with a smile on his face. Popizicki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Popizicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiger moves to clinch but Popizicki breaks away
and Popizicki counters with a shoot takedown. Tiger fights it but they end up in guard.
Popizicki postures up.
Tiger controlling the position.
Popizicki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Popizicki stopping the sweep attempt from Tiger.
Tiger looking for a guillotine here but Popizicki defends easily.
Tiger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popizicki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popizicki.
Popizicki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiger.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tiger throws a big shot that misses.
Tiger clinches up with Popizicki and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popizicki.
Tiger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popizicki blocks an uppercut.
Tiger misses with the head strike.
Tiger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Popizicki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tiger closes the distance and clinches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki is trying to drag Tiger to the mat but Tiger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Popizicki backwards.
Tiger lands a left hand.
Popizicki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiger smiles and moves away.
Tiger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiger scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki slips under a jab from Tiger.
Tiger drives through and clinches with Popizicki against the cage.
Popizicki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tiger to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Popizicki avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage.
Tiger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popizicki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiger smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Popizicki.
Chaz Popizicki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popizicki cracks Tiger with a good jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki throws an off balance right hand
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Tiger moves to clinch but Popizicki breaks away
and Popizicki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tiger won't be happy with that.
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!
You can see the frustration on Tiger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tiger stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Popizicki lands some shots froms side control.
Popizicki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tiger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Popizicki wants to control but Tiger is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki throws an elbow but Tiger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Popizicki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tiger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Popizicki's best efforts.
Tiger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Popizicki 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiger.
Tiger wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Chaz Popizicki.
I think Tiger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Tiger!
During a confident post fight interview, Great Tiger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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