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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Popizicki (ranked 1306 p4p, 2200 weight class) and Winter Panda (ranked 173 p4p, 256 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
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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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chaz Popizicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Winter Panda!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Popizicki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popizicki throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into Popizicki's guard.
Panda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Popizicki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popizicki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Popizicki controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Popizicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popizicki trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popizicki swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Popizicki throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Panda dives in for a single leg takedown but Popizicki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Panda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Popizicki sprawls well initially but Panda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Panda is trying to control. Popizicki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda is controlling the pace.
Popizicki manages to get to full guard.
Popizicki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Popizicki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Popizicki has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though.
Popizicki keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Popizicki working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda chips away with some ground and pound.
Panda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Panda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Popizicki down.
Panda throws a strike aimed at the side of Popizicki's head but Popizicki avoids it well.
Panda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Popizicki, who protects the arm well.
Popizicki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda throws a strike aimed at the side of Popizicki's head but Popizicki avoids it well.
Popizicki is looking for a sweep.
Popizicki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Popizicki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Popizicki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panda throws an elbow that misses. Popizicki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panda's guard. Nice move by Popizicki!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Panda holds on and takes a little breather.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Panda pulls Popizicki in close to prevent any damage.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
Panda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Popizicki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popizicki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Popizicki scores with the left hand. Panda knows he should have avoided that one.
Popizicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Popizicki throws a right hand that misses
and Panda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Panda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Popizicki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Popizicki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panda works over Popizicki with some ground and pound from guard.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Popizicki.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Panda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Popizicki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Panda has Popizicki in his guard.
Panda wants to sweep here but Popizicki controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Panda holds on and takes a little breather.
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Panda trying to control the position.
Popizicki passes Panda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Panda trying to control but Popizicki postures up.
Popizicki wants to take a breather but Panda is having none of it.
Panda trying to control but Popizicki postures up.
Still in half guard, Popizicki seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Popizicki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Panda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
Popizicki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Popizicki lands in his opponent's guard.
Panda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Popizicki 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popizicki throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Chaz Popizicki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Panda misses with a hook to the body
and Popizicki counters with a straight right hand.
Panda misses with a right hand
enabling Popizicki to counter with a crisp jab.
Popizicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Popizicki to the mat! Popizicki manages to get full guard.
Popizicki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panda.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses.
Popizicki looking to control.
Panda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda with a nice head shot there.
Panda postures up in Popizicki's guard and throws a big left but Popizicki blocks it.
Panda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Popizicki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda trying to control but Popizicki is working from the bottom.
Panda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Popizicki's head.
Panda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Popizicki's head.
Panda trying to control but Popizicki is working from the bottom.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Popizicki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two 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.
Panda throws a hook to the side of Popizicki's head but Popizicki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popizicki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Popizicki counters with a nice uppercut.
Popizicki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Panda avoids it really well and circles away.
Popizicki connects with a body shot that sends Panda's belly button to the back.
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Panda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popizicki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Popizicki tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Popizicki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki misses with a straight right.
Popizicki swinging wildly here.
Popizicki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Popizicki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popizicki's corner calls for a 1-2. Popizicki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Popizicki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panda is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Popizicki defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Panda misses with a hook to the body
and Popizicki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda moves out of range as Popizicki strikes.
A shot to the body from Popizicki misses
and Panda counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popizicki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panda defends it easily.
Popizicki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Popizicki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Popizicki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Popizicki has momentary wrist control but Panda slips an elbow through the middle.
Winter Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Popizicki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panda controls the pace.
Popizicki looking for a sweep. Not yet Popizicki, not yet.
Panda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's six 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.
Panda controlling from the top position.
Panda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Panda throwing strikes but missing.
Popizicki is trying to keep Panda in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Popizicki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Popizicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Popizicki's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Panda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Popizicki wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Popizicki is keeping the position.
Panda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Popizicki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panda has managed to get both his arms back between Popizicki's legs - danger averted.
Panda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Popizicki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panda manages to get himself to full guard.
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Panda has his hands on Popizicki's head, controlling the position.
Panda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Popizicki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Popizicki trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
Popizicki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Panda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Popizicki's guard! Nice work there by Panda!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Popizicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda scoring with some ground and pound.
Popizicki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda throws an elbow that misses. Popizicki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panda's guard. Nice move by Popizicki!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chaz Popizicki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Popizicki missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popizicki.
A big left from Panda misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Popizicki misses the target.
Popizicki misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Popizicki misses.
Popizicki avoids the body shot from Panda.
Popizicki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popizicki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Popizicki misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch.
And Panda tries to counter it with a takedown but Popizicki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Panda lands with a right hand.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda misses with a hook. Popizicki ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda misses with a straight right.
Panda misses with a body kick.
Chaz Popizicki is winning the standup battle so far.
Panda connects with a body shot.
Panda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Popizicki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panda! But no joy.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popizicki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda jabs Popizicki right on the nose. Popizicki blinks but takes it well.
Winter Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popizicki misses with a looping right.
Panda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Popizicki throws out a loose jab but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popizicki misses with a body shot.
Panda connects with a right hand. Popizicki shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda scores with a nice head shot.
Popizicki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Panda moves out of range as Popizicki strikes.
Popizicki misses with a hook
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Popizicki!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Popizicki keeps working.
Panda working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda scoring with punches and elbows.
Popizicki can't do much from the bottom here.
Popizicki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Panda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Panda connects with a nice short shot to Popizicki's temple.
Popizicki tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Popizicki regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Panda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Popizicki's head.
Panda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panda landing with the ground and pound.
Panda connects with a couple of short punches.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Popizicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popizicki misses with a hook. Panda ducked under it nicely.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popizicki.
Popizicki loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Popizicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winter Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popizicki looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Popizicki, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Popizicki against the cage but Popizicki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panda throws a hook but Popizicki blocks it.
Popizicki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Popizicki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Popizicki throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panda throws a good cross that connects.
Panda throws a hook but Popizicki blocks it.
Popizicki shoots in looking for a takedown but Panda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Popizicki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panda sizes up Popizicki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki blocks a jab.
Popizicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Panda slips under a jab.
Popizicki lands a nice hook to Panda's body. Panda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Popizicki throws a hook but Panda blocks it.
Popizicki misses with a looping left.
Panda gets a double leg takedown into Popizicki's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popizicki is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Popizicki avoid being mounted?
Popizicki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panda.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Panda tries to pass to full mount but Popizicki defends it.
Panda is thwarting Popizicki's attempts to control the position.
Panda wants to take a breather but Popizicki is having none of it.
Popizicki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
Popizicki keeping control of the position.
Panda is keen to just control but Popizicki is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chaz Popizicki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popizicki tries for a takedown but Panda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Popizicki is just out of range.
Panda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Popizicki counters with a series of strikes. Panda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Popizicki misses with a looping left.
Popizicki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popizicki moves away.
Popizicki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Panda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Popizicki keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Panda throws an elbow that misses. Popizicki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panda's guard. Nice move by Popizicki!
Popizicki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Panda seems keen to control Popizicki's posture.
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda has Popizicki pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winter Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Popizicki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chaz Popizicki!
During a confident post fight interview, Chaz Popizicki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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