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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Touch RustRod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariuz Podolsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RustRod has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Touch RustRod has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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70
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
24
135 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Touch RustRod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mariuz Podolsky!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RustRod instigates a clinch.
RustRod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Podolsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
RustRod really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
RustRod landing knees to the head.
Podolsky drops down looking for an ankle pick but RustRod pulls his leg out and moves away.
RustRod moves away from the strike by Podolsky.
RustRod lands a head kick. Podolsky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Podolsky wants to clinch up but RustRod keeps it at a distance.
RustRod throws a head kick that half lands.
RustRod throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
RustRod stuffs the takedown.
Podolsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming RustRod to the mat! RustRod manages to get full guard.
RustRod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
RustRod has his foot on Podolsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Podolsky works his way back into a safe position though.
RustRod will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
RustRod is breathing heavily.
Podolsky trying to control the position from guard on top but RustRod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Podolsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Podolsky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Podolsky is working RustRod over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RustRod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RustRod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Podolsky is aware though and is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Podolsky shoots in and drives through. RustRod sprawls well.
Touch RustRod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariuz Podolsky.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Podolsky.
Podolsky closes the distance and clinches up with RustRod, looking for a takedown. Podolsky pushes RustRod against the cage but RustRod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Podolsky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in RustRod's guard.
RustRod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Podolsky trying to control but RustRod is working from the bottom.
Podolsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Podolsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Podolsky trying to control but RustRod is working from the bottom.
Podolsky throwing strikes from guard but RustRod blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RustRod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Podolsky defends it easily.
RustRod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Podolsky is one step ahead there.
RustRod knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Podolsky on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Podolsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
RustRod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Podolsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
RustRod keeping moving, preventing Podolsky from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RustRod is looking for a triangle but Podolsky pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
RustRod keeping moving, preventing Podolsky from controlling successfully.
Podolsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control RustRod kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
RustRod pushes Podolsky away with a front kick.
RustRod looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Podolsky!
Podolsky bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
RustRod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Podolsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of RustRod's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RustRod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
RustRod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Podolsky defends it easily.
RustRod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Podolsky 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.
Podolsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and RustRod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Podolsky has managed to get both his arms back between RustRod's legs - danger averted.
Podolsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
RustRod looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Touch RustRod will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Podolsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as RustRod sprawls well. RustRod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Podolsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Podolsky doesn't manage to clinch there - RustRod circles away.
RustRod lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab lands there for RustRod.
Touch RustRod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RustRod throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Podolsky takes a kick to the side of the head.
RustRod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
RustRod connects with a high kick.
RustRod stuffs the takedown attempt from Podolsky. Podolsky gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RustRod lands a head kick. Podolsky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
RustRod lands a head kick. Podolsky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
RustRod throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Podolsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RustRod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Podolsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Touch RustRod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariuz Podolsky.
RustRod lunges at Podolsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Podolsky's hand.
RustRod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
RustRod cracks the inside of Podolsky's front leg.
RustRod scores with a nice strike.
Podolsky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
RustRod lands with a hook. Podolsky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from RustRod.
RustRod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Podolsky on the side of the head.
RustRod connects with a single shot there.
RustRod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Podolsky has time to react.
RustRod stuffs the takedown attempt from Podolsky. Podolsky gets slowly back to his feet.
RustRod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RustRod lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from RustRod.
Podolsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but RustRod swivels and escapes.
RustRod scores with a sloppy right hand. Podolsky should have avoided that one.
Podolsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by RustRod. RustRod obviously looking to wear him down.
Mariuz Podolsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
RustRod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
RustRod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Podolsky sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Podolsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but RustRod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Podolsky somewhat.
RustRod throws a nice head kick!
RustRod cracks Podolsky with a good jab.
RustRod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Podolsky tries to avoid it but RustRod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Podolsky to the ground. Podolsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Podolsky takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Podolsky is defended easily by RustRod.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RustRod throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Podolsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
RustRod lands a high kick!
Podolsky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Podolsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says RustRod as he avoids it easily.
RustRod connects with a solid leg kick.
RustRod is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheers as RustRod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Podolsky doesn't seem phased though.
RustRod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
RustRod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
RustRod thows a body kick. Podolsky tries to catch it but that hurt him.
RustRod with a jab.
RustRod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from RustRod does it's job there.
RustRod connects with a right hand. Podolsky shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts RustRod, as that shot connected.
RustRod is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
RustRod moves into range and connects with a jab.
RustRod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Podolsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Podolsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
RustRod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Podolsky on the side of the head.
Podolsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
RustRod scores with a punch to the head.
Touch RustRod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
RustRod scores with a jab to the head.
RustRod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Podolsky fails with a takedown attempt.
RustRod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
RustRod throws a nice head kick!
Podolsky shoots in and drives through. RustRod sprawls well.
RustRod with a nice cross.
RustRod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touch RustRod dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
RustRod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Podolsky tries to clinch up but RustRod circles away and keeps his distance.
Podolsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. RustRod sprawls well initially but Podolsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Podolsky works his way into side control.
Podolsky lands a nice forearm strike.
RustRod manages to get back to half guard.
Podolsky is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for RustRod!
RustRod is in all sorts of trouble here.
Podolsky wants to control the pace but RustRod is squirming around nicely.
RustRod is desperately trying to improve his position but Podolsky has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
RustRod is in a horrible position here. Podolsky smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Podolsky is working for a guillotine from mount but RustRod frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RustRod is trying to escape the mount.
RustRod is working hard here to advance position.
Podolsky is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Podolsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mariuz Podolsky!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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