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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between jesus torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariuz Podolsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariuz Podolsky told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
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135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, jesus torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mariuz Podolsky!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podolsky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Podolsky trying to control but torres is working from the bottom.
Podolsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Podolsky looking to sit in guard and control but torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
torres looking to sit in guard and control but Podolsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Podolsky wants to control from the top but torres keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolsky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and torres dives on top into guard.
Podolsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Podolsky keeping moving, preventing torres from controlling successfully.
Podolsky trying to control the position.
Podolsky strikes from his own guard.
torres stands and throws Podolsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
torres trying to control the position but Podolsky is working away.
torres is breathing heavily.
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.
Podolsky tries to escape but torres is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podolsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Podolsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Podolsky is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Podolsky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
torres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
torres works his way into side control.
Podolsky is not content to let torres control the position.
Podolsky is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked torres off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Podolsky looking to break torres's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. torres remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Podolsky will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Podolsky trying to control momentarily.
torres just looking to survive in the bad position.
Podolsky trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mariuz Podolsky will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
torres scores a takedown into full mount!
torres takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Podolsky tries to hold on but torres pushes him away.
torres throws some wild stikes that Podolsky manages to avoid easily.
torres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Podolsky working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
torres fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Podolsky is looking to get to half guard.
torres content just to control the position here.
Podolsky tries to lock up and control but torres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
torres stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Podolsky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podolsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Podolsky tries for a kimura but torres is defending well.
I wouldn't like to be where torres is right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolsky goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, torres rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Podolsky's guard! Nice work there by torres!
Podolsky is looking for a triangle but torres pushes his legs off easily.
torres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Podolsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four 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.
torres passes easily into side control. Nice work.
torres stands up.
Podolsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and torres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
torres stands and throws Podolsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
jesus torres dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
torres drives through with a takedown into guard.
Podolsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Podolsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. torres defends it easily.
torres stops Podolsky from standing up.
torres gets to his feet - Podolsky follows without any prompting.
Podolsky tries to clinch but torres moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
torres has his takedown stuffed
and Podolsky counters with a takedown into side control.
Podolsky working the strikes but torres uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Podolsky stalling away here and it's allowed torres to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
torres is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Podolsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as torres works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podolsky stands up and waves to torres to follow him.
A head kick misses from Podolsky.
Podolsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches torres napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Podolsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolsky swings around for an armbar but torres sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Podolsky's guard.
torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Podolsky is retaining full guard.
Podolsky is looking for a triangle but torres pushes his legs off easily.
torres wants to control from the top but Podolsky keeps moving.
Podolsky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Podolsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Podolsky thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Podolsky with shots to the head and body - torres looks very uncomfortable down there.
Podolsky avoids the attempt from torres to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariuz Podolsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Podolsky 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariuz Podolsky!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
29% |
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