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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 233 p4p, 235 weight class) and Olyn Seran (ranked 34 p4p, 35 weight class). Pawlik's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, John Butler - Ocean . Seran has chosen Sound of Silence - Disturbed as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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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 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlik just misses with a punch to the body.
Seran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Seran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pawlik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pawlik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seran.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Pawlik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pawlik is out of range and Seran settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik avoids the head kick by Seran.
Dick Pawlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pawlik looks to land a left hand but Seran moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Pawlik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik throws a good cross that connects.
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seran ducks right into an uppercut from Pawlik.
Pawlik scores with a shot to the body.
Seran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seran misses with a body shot.
Pawlik misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Seran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seran tries to clinch but Pawlik is having none of it.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Pawlik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seran looks to score with a jab to the body but Pawlik is just out of range.
Pawlik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pawlik looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range.
Seran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Pawlik misses.
Pawlik cracks Seran with an open hand slap.
Pawlik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Seran misses its intended target.
Seran scores with a decent looking hook.
Pawlik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pawlik shoots in but Seran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seran only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Seran moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pawlik.
Pawlik lands a jab to Seran's midsection.
Pawlik walks into a left hand.
Seran wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Pawlik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pawlik cracks Seran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pawlik shoots for a takedown but Seran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran misses with an uppercut
and Pawlik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pawlik.
Pawlik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik has gone for a leg lock! Seran slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pawlik's guard.
Pawlik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seran is one step ahead there.
Pawlik keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass.
Pawlik working for a triangle but Seran defends it easily.
Pawlik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Seran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pawlik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seran has managed to get both his arms back between Pawlik's legs - danger averted.
Pawlik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Seran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlik pulls his head out easily.
Pawlik is nestled in close to Seran, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Seran has hold of Pawlik's hands but Pawlik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Seran still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Seran has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Seran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Seran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pawlik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pawlik defends it well.
Seran 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.
Pawlik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawlik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pawlik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seran slips a straight right by Pawlik.
Seran shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pawlik throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran throws a head kick but Pawlik moves out of range.
Seran tries to clinch up.
Seran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pawlik just misses with a punch to the body.
Pawlik misses with an uppercut.
Pawlik backing away here, and Seran unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Seran in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pawlik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seran's hands.
Pawlik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seran momentarily.
Pawlik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seran can do to turn this around?
Pawlik lands an overhand right.
Pawlik takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Pawlik.
Pawlik scores with a nice strike.
Dick Pawlik is winning the standup battle so far.
Seran defending well as Pawlik loads up on a big left hand.
Seran looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pawlik avoids the head kick by Seran.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pawlik throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pawlik is in Seran's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pawlik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Seran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pawlik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving.
Pawlik stopping the sweep attempt from Seran.
Pawlik trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
Pawlik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Seran's head.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four 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.
Pawlik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seran keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pawlik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dick Pawlik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pawlik is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pawlik 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Pawlik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pawlik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Pawlik!
Our winner, Dick Pawlik, 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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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