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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Belizariusz Bizantyjski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Witson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bizantyjski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Disturbed- Liberate. Belizariusz Bizantyjski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Belizariusz Bizantyjski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johny Witson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Witson.
Witson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Witson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Witson shoots in but Bizantyjski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Witson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizantyjski.
Witson misses with a body kick.
Bizantyjski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bizantyjski sprawls well. Bizantyjski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Witson gets slowly back to his feet.
Witson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Witson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bizantyjski circles away.
Witson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bizantyjski tries to avoid it but Witson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bizantyjski to the ground. Bizantyjski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belizariusz Bizantyjski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Witson.
Witson throws a hook to the side of Bizantyjski's head but Bizantyjski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Witson tries to clinch but Bizantyjski moves away
and Witson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Witson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Witson scores with a head kick. Bizantyjski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bizantyjski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Witson.
Witson throws a body kick that misses.
Bizantyjski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belizariusz Bizantyjski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizantyjski takes one on the button.
Witson moves into range and clinches up with Bizantyjski.
Witson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bizantyjski's efforts to push away.
Witson is trying to pull guard but Bizantyjski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Witson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bizantyjski after a bit of a struggle.
Bizantyjski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Witson tries to pull guard but Bizantyjski won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Witson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Witson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bizantyjski's efforts to push away.
Witson can't get the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizantyjski is trying to force a seperation but Witson has the dominant position.
Witson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Witson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Witson finds it's way through Bizantyjski's defenses.
Witson throws a push kick but Bizantyjski slaps the foot to one side.
Johny Witson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Witson scores with a kick to the body.
Witson throws a sloppy head kick and Bizantyjski moves out of range easily.
Witson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johny Witson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizantyjski slips a jab and a cross from Witson.
Bizantyjski tries to keep at a distance but Witson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Witson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bizantyjski walks away with a smile on his face. Witson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Witson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizantyjski.
Witson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bizantyjski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Witson scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bizantyjski.
Witson shoots in for a takedown but Bizantyjski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belizariusz Bizantyjski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Witson.
Witson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Witson tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Witson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bizantyjski if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bizantyjski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Witson.
Witson tries to clinch but Bizantyjski moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson wants to clinch but Bizantyjski slips to the side
and Bizantyjski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Witson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizantyjski blocks a head kick by Witson.
Witson throws a head kick that misses.
Witson is looking to slow Bizantyjski down with leg kicks.
Witson tries to clinch up but Bizantyjski circles away and keeps his distance.
Bizantyjski swats away the attempt to clinch by Witson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witson misses with a wild body shot.
Witson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Witson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Witson throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Witson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Witson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Witson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Witson tries for a takedown but Bizantyjski circles away easily
enabling Bizantyjski to counter with a crisp jab.
Witson thows a body shot but no joy.
Witson lands a nice looking body shot.
Witson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson is looking to clinch.
Bizantyjski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Witson. Bizantyjski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Witson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Witson tries for a takedown but Bizantyjski circles away easily
and Bizantyjski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Witson misses
and Bizantyjski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson has managed to clinch.
Witson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Belizariusz Bizantyjski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Witson.
Bizantyjski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Witson has him pressed against the cage.
Witson landing knees to the body.
Johny Witson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Witson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bizantyjski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Witson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Witson is trying to pull guard but Bizantyjski has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bizantyjski is pressed up against the cage. Witson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bizantyjski down to the mat. Bizantyjski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bizantyjski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Witson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Witson misses with a head kick.
Witson lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Witson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bizantyjski swats away the attempt to clinch by Witson.
Witson delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Witson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Witson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Witson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Witson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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