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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Blitz (ranked 4869 p4p, 464 weight class) and Lou Nahtic (ranked 4838 p4p, 463 weight class). Nahtic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sleeping My Day Away. Lou Nahtic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
18 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Blitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nahtic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blitz's best efforts.
Blitz wants to control but Nahtic is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blitz wants to work for an arm triangle but Nahtic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blitz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nahtic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blitz tries to stand but Nahtic is controlling from the bottom.
Nahtic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blitz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nahtic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nahtic has escaped and now he's on top!
Nahtic scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahtic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Nahtic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blitz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Blitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nahtic manages to get himself to full guard.
Blitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nahtic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blitz has managed to get both his arms back between Nahtic's legs - danger averted.
Nahtic pulls Blitz in close to his closed guard and prevents Blitz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blitz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nahtic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic postures up in Blitz's guard and throws a big left but Blitz blocks it.
Nahtic preventing the sweep.
Blitz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Blitz wants to pass the guard but Nahtic is keeping the position.
Blitz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blitz trying to control but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
Blitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nahtic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blitz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blitz throws a strike but Nahtic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nahtic looking to sit in guard and control but Blitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nahtic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nahtic lands a couple of digs.
Blitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Blitz wants to pass the guard but Nahtic is keeping the position.
Blitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nahtic is on top in guard.
Nahtic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully.
Blitz is adopting a defensive guard.
Nahtic won't allow Blitz to get back to his feet.
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 John Blitz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Nahtic misses.
Nahtic misses with a hook.
Blitz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blitz.
Blitz darts in looking for a takedown but Nahtic gets double underhooks and turns Blitz into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Nahtic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nahtic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz tries to clinch but Nahtic is having none of it.
Nahtic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blitz checks it well.
Nahtic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blitz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahtic throwing strikes from guard but Blitz blocks nicely.
Nahtic throwing strikes from guard but Blitz blocks nicely.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully.
Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nahtic is one step ahead there.
Blitz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blitz is pulling down on Nahtic's head. It's preventing any offense from Nahtic, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nahtic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nahtic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nahtic avoids the head kick by Blitz.
It seemed like Nahtic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blitz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nahtic swivels and escapes.
Blitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nahtic's waist but Nahtic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blitz off to one side.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Nahtic circles away easily
and Nahtic counters with a right hand to the body.
Blitz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitz has his takedown stuffed
and Nahtic counters with a nice uppercut.
Nahtic misses with a hook. Blitz ducked under it nicely.
As Nahtic tries to get set, Blitz tries to push him back and clinch up but Nahtic manages to avoid the attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nahtic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Blitz looks for a takedown but Nahtic sprawls well.
Blitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Nahtic throws a shot from downtown. Blitz moves away and avoids it.
Nahtic misses with a looping right.
Nahtic misses the jab.
As Nahtic tries to get set, Blitz tries to push him back and clinch up but Nahtic manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blitz is defended easily by Nahtic.
A little jabbing left from Nahtic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Nahtic tries to sprawl out of it but Blitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nahtic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nahtic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nahtic tries to bum rush Blitz with a series of wild strikes but Blitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nahtic throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blitz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nahtic scores with a sloppy right hand. Blitz should have avoided that one.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Nahtic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nahtic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck for Blitz with that takedown attempt.
Nahtic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blitz avoids the body shot from Nahtic.
Blitz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nahtic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nahtic.
Nahtic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blitz. Blitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Nahtic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Nahtic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahtic jabs Blitz right on the nose. Blitz blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitz looking to score a takedown here. Nahtic is defending well but Blitz drives through and ends up in Nahtic's guard.
Nahtic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blitz's guard.
Blitz being controlled here, momentarily.
Nahtic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nahtic is looking to work some ground and pound but Blitz has wrist control.
Nahtic landing with the ground and pound.
Nahtic is looking to work some ground and pound but Blitz has wrist control.
Blitz trying to keep a closed guard but Nahtic is proving a slippery customer.
Nahtic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nahtic is one step ahead there.
Blitz controls Nahtic momentarily but Nahtic frees himself.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully.
Nahtic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitz has a takedown stuffed.
Nahtic throws a hook but Blitz blocks it.
Nahtic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blitz can't find room to land a body shot as Nahtic controls the action.
Nahtic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blitz dives in and grabs Nahtic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nahtic pushes down on Blitz's head and hops out.
Donk. Nahtic catches Blitz right on the button with a cross.
Nahtic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blitz moves away from the strike by Nahtic.
Blitz moves to clinch but Nahtic breaks away
and Nahtic counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic misses with a looping right.
Nahtic leaves Blitz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Nahtic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blitz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nahtic counters with a stiff right hand.
Nahtic throws an overhand right that lands on Blitz's shoulder, as Blitz tries to avoid the shot.
Nahtic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Blitz.
Blitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Nahtic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lou Nahtic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blitz takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Nahtic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nahtic 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Nahtic!
Our winner, Lou Nahtic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.
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energy
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hype
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