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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Young GSP (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tech Nizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nizzle's choice of entrance music: Midwest Choppers. Young GSP has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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223 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Young GSP!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tech Nizzle!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GSP is looking to clinch but Nizzle is avoiding it.
GSP steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nizzle.
GSP wants to clinch up but Nizzle keeps it at a distance.
Nizzle cracks a nice hook into GSP's ribs.
Nizzle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nizzle throws a combination. GSP tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
GSP avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nizzle throws a series of punches but GSP moves out of range.
Nizzle misses with a jab, cross combination.
GSP ducks under a wild hook from Nizzle.
GSP takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
GSP tries to clinch up.
Nizzle looks to throw the jab but GSP is out of range.
GSP moves in looking to clinch but Nizzle pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - GSP looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Left hook, right uppercut from GSP.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GSP misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nizzle misses the shot to the body.
GSP is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Nizzle lands.
GSP ducks under a wild hook from Nizzle.
Nizzle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and GSP moves into the clinch.
Nizzle is working GSP over against the cage.
Nizzle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nizzle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract GSP.
Nizzle jabs at GSP's body.
Nizzle falls off balance throwing a combination
and GSP counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nizzle is lucky that one didn't land flush.
GSP tries to clinch up but Nizzle circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from GSP misses.
Nizzle misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GSP takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
GSP is breathing heavily.
Nizzle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nizzle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nizzle misses with a combination
and GSP holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nizzle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nizzle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nizzle breaks the clinch.
Nizzle throws a series of punches but GSP avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Nizzle.
GSP steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nizzle.
Nizzle's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nizzle duly obliges.
Nizzle tried to score with a low kick but GSP checks it.
Nizzle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and GSP counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by GSP.
Nizzle tries to work over GSP's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nizzle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
GSP escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
GSP is looking to clinch but Nizzle is avoiding it.
Nizzle throws a hook but GSP blocks it.
Nizzle lands a jab-cross combination.
GSP tries to move into range but Nizzle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
GSP moves in looking to clinch but Nizzle pushes him off.
Nizzle looks to land a combination but GSP avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nizzle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nizzle jabs at GSP's body.
Nizzle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nizzle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and GSP counters with a nice body kick.
Nizzle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nizzle misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Nizzle does no damage.
Nizzle misses with a double jab
and GSP counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nizzle misses with a hook from the clinch.
GSP throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nizzle lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
GSP jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nizzle walks away with a smile on his face. GSP gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donk. Nizzle catches GSP right on the button with a cross.
GSP blocks a head kick by Nizzle.
Nizzle falls off balance throwing a combination
and GSP counters with a series of strikes. Nizzle will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Nizzle misses the target.
Nizzle scores with a hook.
GSP takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tech Nizzle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
GSP throws a sloppy head kick and Nizzle moves out of range easily.
Nizzle misses with a double jab
and GSP counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nizzle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nizzle is trying to break the clinch but GSP has him pressed against the cage.
Nizzle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nizzle is trying to break the clinch but GSP is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nizzle.
Nizzle tries to break the clinch but GSP is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nizzle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nizzle working hard to break the clinch.
GSP is trying to break free.
GSP wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nizzle leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GSP is trying to break the clinch but Nizzle is controlling him.
Nizzle misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by GSP.
Nizzle throws a head punch that misses.
Nizzle stalling in the clinch but GSP improves position.
GSP blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
GSP escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
GSP tries to clinch but Nizzle moves out of range.
Tech Nizzle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Nizzle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nizzle misses with a double jab
and GSP counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nizzle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nizzle.
GSP jumps guard but Nizzle stands there with GSP around his waist. GSP gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nizzle is looking to break free of the clinch but GSP has double underhooks.
That's two 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.
GSP blocks an uppercut.
GSP prevents a body shot from Nizzle.
Nizzle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nizzle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nizzle trying to stall but GSP improves his position.
Nizzle misses with a punch on the inside.
Nizzle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nizzle tries to break the clinch but GSP is controlling the position.
Nizzle misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nizzle.
GSP blocks an uppercut.
Nizzle lands with a short shot to the head.
GSP blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nizzle.
Nizzle is trying to break free.
GSP looking to slow down the pace here.
Nizzle throws a punch but it's blocked by GSP.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GSP escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nizzle throws a right and a left that GSP avoids nicely.
Nizzle swats away the attempt to clinch by GSP.
Nizzle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and GSP counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nizzle throws a punch but it's blocked by GSP.
Nizzle lands a left hand.
Nizzle is trying to force a seperation but GSP has the dominant position.
GSP has had enough of the clinch but Nizzle keeps him there for the moment.
Nizzle scores with a shot to the side of GSP's head.
Nizzle slowing the pace effectively.
GSP tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nizzle works on GSP's body with a couple of short punches.
GSP breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nizzle keeps the fight on the outside.
Nizzle throws a hook but GSP avoids it easily.
GSP moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GSP breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nizzle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
GSP gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
GSP lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nizzle working aggressively here.
Nizzle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nizzle tries a body shot but GSP blocks it.
Nizzle manages to break the clinch.
Nizzle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nizzle misses with a combination
and GSP moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nizzle misses with the head strike.
GSP tries to circle away but Nizzle has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nizzle.
GSP gets control of Nizzle's arms and successfully pulls guard. GSP will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nizzle controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tech Nizzle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nizzle falls off balance throwing a combination
and GSP counters with a left and a right that stings Nizzle.
Nizzle throws a combination that misses
and GSP holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
GSP tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nizzle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nizzle can't break the clinch.
A short left from Nizzle.
GSP misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nizzle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning GSP up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nizzle - that landed with a thud.
Nizzle is pushing GSP up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nizzle has a couple of punches blocked by GSP.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nizzle.
A right hand to the body from Nizzle.
GSP keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nizzle's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nizzle digs a right hand into GSP's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on GSP's gas tank.
Nizzle lands with a left to the head.
Nizzle lands a right hand that snaps the head of GSP backwards.
Nizzle keeps control of GSP as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Nizzle.
GSP jumps guard but Nizzle stands there with GSP around his waist. GSP gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nizzle tries to break free but GSP pushes him back against the cage.
Nizzle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nizzle has had enough of the clinch but GSP keeps him there for the moment.
GSP blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nizzle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nizzle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nizzle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
GSP working aggressively here.
Nizzle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on GSP's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nizzle just leaning against GSP, taking a breather.
Tech Nizzle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nizzle is looking to break free of the clinch but GSP has double underhooks.
Nizzle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt GSP or not.
GSP fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young GSP. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nizzle is working GSP over against the cage.
GSP blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nizzle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nizzle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and GSP moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nizzle.
Nizzle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nizzle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
GSP takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nizzle falls off balance throwing a combination
and GSP counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nizzle is struggling to control the position.
Nizzle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nizzle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but GSP circles away quickly and effectively.
Nizzle misses with a hook. GSP ducked under it nicely.
Nizzle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nizzle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
GSP takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nizzle falls off balance throwing a combination
and GSP counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by GSP.
Nizzle throws a head punch that misses.
Nizzle is trying to break the clinch but GSP has him pressed against the cage.
GSP fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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.
Nizzle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nizzle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
GSP is looking to control Nizzle's arms but Nizzle gets an underhook and turns him. Now GSP has his back to the cage.
Young GSP has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
GSP blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nizzle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite GSP's efforts to push away.
Nizzle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
GSP blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Nizzle.
Nizzle is trying to break free.
GSP blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Nizzle.
A right hand to the body from Nizzle.
Nizzle lands a right hand that snaps the head of GSP backwards.
Nizzle lands with a left to the head.
Tech Nizzle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nizzle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nizzle takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tech Nizzle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nizzle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tech Nizzle!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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