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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Nawrocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zapata comes to the cage accompanied by Tres Delinquentes. Nawrocki has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Zapata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Nawrocki!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nawrocki avoids a kick to the body.
Zapata missing with a left hand there. Nawrocki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nawrocki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Piotr Nawrocki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nawrocki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zapata.
Nawrocki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zapata throws a low kick but Nawrocki moves out of range easily.
Nawrocki throws a body punch but Zapata moves out of range.
Nawrocki misses with an uppercut. Zapata saw that one coming.
Zapata throws a nice looking combination but Nawrocki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zapatas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zapata, right into the meat.
Nawrocki scores with a decent looking hook.
Nawrocki throws a shot from downtown. Zapata moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zapata.
Nawrocki lands with a hook. Zapata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nawrocki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zapata counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nawrocki swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Nawrocki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zapata manages to avoid it.
Zapata misses with a looping left.
Nawrocki looks for the body kick but Zapata saw that one coming.
Zapata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nawrocki.
Jab from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Nawrocki misses
and Zapata counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Nawrocki misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata throws a hook but Nawrocki avoids it easily.
Nawrocki throws a shot from downtown. Zapata moves away and avoids it.
Zapata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nawrocki.
Zapata lands with a nice body punch.
Zapata lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nawrocki throws out the jab.
Nawrocki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nawrocki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zapata throws a shot from downtown. Nawrocki moves away and avoids it.
Zapata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nawrocki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nawrocki swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki misses the shot to the body.
Zapata lands an overhand right.
Nawrocki misses with a body shot.
Nawrocki throws a lazy uppercut
and Zapata counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alejandro Zapata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapata does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zapata misses with a body shot.
Nawrocki misses with a wild body shot.
Zapata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nawrocki.
Zapata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nawrocki's head backwards.
Zapata misses the jab.
Zapata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nawrocki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zapata scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki cracks Zapata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nawrocki throws a looping overhand right but Zapata ducks down to avoid it.
Zapata leaves Nawrocki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Nawrocki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nawrocki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zapata lands with a good body shot.
Nawrocki misses with a shot to the body
and Zapata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Nawrocki misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nawrocki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick from Zapata lands but Nawrocki takes it in his stride.
It looks like Piotr Nawrocki has been cut.
Zapata moves out of range as Nawrocki strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Zapata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nawrocki slips under a jab.
Zapata throws the left hand but Nawrocki avoids the punch easily.
Alejandro Zapata is winning the standup battle so far.
Zapata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zapata moves away from the strike by Nawrocki.
Zapata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nawrocki was well out of range. Poor timing from Zapata.
A swing and a miss from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nawrocki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zapata sprawls well. Zapata wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nawrocki gets slowly back to his feet.
Nawrocki throws the left hand but Zapata avoids the punch easily.
Zapata throws a one two combo.
Nawrocki just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Nawrocki. Those never looked like landing.
Zapata thows a body shot but no joy.
Nawrocki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zapata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zapata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nawrocki in his tracks.
Zapata walks into a straight right hand from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki misses with a hook.
Zapata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nawrocki under the eye.
Nawrocki throws a shot from downtown. Zapata moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata throws a right hand that Nawrocki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nawrocki also avoids with ease.
Zapata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nawrocki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapata was well out of range. Poor timing from Nawrocki.
Zapata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nawrocki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zapata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Nawrocki. Those never looked like landing.
Nawrocki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nawrocki throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nawrocki lands with a hook. Zapata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nawrocki moves away.
Zapata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zapata.
Zapata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nawrocki.
Nawrocki throws a lazy uppercut
and Zapata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nawrocki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zapata at a distance.
Zapata moves out of range of the strikes.
Zapata stuns Nawrocki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zapata feints and then cracks Nawrocki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nawrocki down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nawrocki is breathing heavily.
Zapata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nawrocki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Nawrocki misses the target.
Zapata checks a leg kick nicely.
Zapata sizes up Nawrocki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zapata avoids a kick to the body.
Nawrocki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nawrocki misses with a hook
and Zapata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zapata slips a jab from Nawrocki.
Zapata looks to land a body kick but Nawrocki moved away.
Zapata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Zapata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nawrocki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nawrocki slips under a jab.
Nawrocki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nawrocki throws out a loose jab but Zapata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nawrocki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zapata throws a leg kick but Nawrocki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nawrocki throws a lazy right hand but Zapata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nawrocki scores with a nice strike.
Zapata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zapata slips a jab from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki throws a body punch but Zapata moves out of range.
Nawrocki looks to land a left hand but Zapata moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nawrocki throws a shot from downtown. Zapata moves away and avoids it.
Nawrocki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zapata.
Nawrocki defending well as Zapata loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Nawrocki misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nawrocki misses the target.
Nawrocki throws a body punch but Zapata moves out of range.
Nawrocki misses the jab.
Nawrocki blocks a jab.
Zapata throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nawrocki counter with a right hand.
Nawrocki ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Zapata misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Zapata blocks the leg kick.
Zapata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nawrocki counters with a two punch combo.
Nawrocki misses the jab.
A big left from Nawrocki misses.
Zapata needs to keep his hands up - Nawrocki had a free shot at his head there.
Zapata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nawrocki shoots in and drives through. Zapata sprawls well.
Zapata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nawrocki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapata moves away.
Nawrocki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zapata is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Zapata is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zapata sneaks back into half guard.
Zapata wants to control but Nawrocki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nawrocki throws a series of punches but Zapata moves out of range.
Nawrocki misses with a double jab.
Zapata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alejandro Zapata did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zapata lands with an overhand left.
Nawrocki swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Nawrocki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zapata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nawrocki throws a hook to the side of Zapata's head but Zapata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nawrocki loads up on a big right hand but Zapata slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zapata.
Nawrocki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zapata.
Nawrocki misses with a takedown attempt - Zapata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zapata slips under a jab.
Nawrocki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zapata counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Zapata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nawrocki tries for a takedown but Zapata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zapata lands a lovely overhand right.
Nawrocki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nawrocki misses with a hook. Zapata ducked under it nicely.
Nawrocki shoots in for a double leg but Zapata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alejandro Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Nawrocki.
Zapata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nawrocki misses the target.
Zapata connects with the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Nawrocki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zapata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nawrocki tries to score with a low kick but Zapata moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki throws a combination. Zapata tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata takes a swing at Nawrocki's ribcage but misses.
Zapata scores with a nice head shot.
Nawrocki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zapata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zapata moves away from the strike by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zapata scores with a jab to the head.
Zapata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nawrocki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Zapata does it's job there.
Zapata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki keeps the fight on the outside.
Nawrocki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nawrocki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zapata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zapata connects with a body shot.
Zapata clinches with his opponent.
Zapata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zapata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zapata lands an elbow inside that Nawrocki shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zapata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata misses with a punch on the inside.
Zapata working aggressively here.
Zapata lands an uppercut.
Nawrocki trying to control the position but instead, Zapata has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nawrocki into the cage.
Zapata is leaning against Nawrocki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nawrocki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zapata slows down the pace here.
Zapata lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Zapata had his way with Piotr Nawrocki in that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice cross by Zapata.
Nawrocki just misses with a punch to the body.
Zapata connects with a jab.
Zapata throws a hook but Nawrocki blocks it.
Nawrocki lands with a nice body punch.
Zapata misses with an uppercut
letting Nawrocki counter with a right hand.
Zapata slips a straight right by Nawrocki.
Zapata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nawrocki throws an off balance right hand
and Zapata counters with a nice leg kick.
Zapata shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nawrocki eats them both and turns towards Zapata to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nawrocki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zapata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nawrocki in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki throws a poor cross that misses
and Nawrocki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zapata throws out a loose jab but Nawrocki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nawrocki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nawrocki with a nice cross.
Zapata takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nawrocki lands with a nice body punch.
Nawrocki misses the body punch
and Zapata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nawrocki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zapata does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nawrocki looks to score with a jab to the body but Zapata is just out of range.
Zapata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki slips a straight right by Zapata.
Nawrocki shoots in looking for a takedown. Zapata tries to sprawl out of it but Nawrocki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zapata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zapata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nawrocki at a distance.
Nawrocki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Zapata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nawrocki scores a takedown into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata is looking to improve his position but Nawrocki isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki wants to control the pace but Zapata is squirming around nicely.
Zapata is working to get back to half guard.
Alejandro Zapata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nawrocki controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nawrocki looking to control but Zapata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Piotr Nawrocki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Piotr Nawrocki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nawrocki throws a big shot that misses.
Nawrocki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nawrocki loads up on a big right hand but Zapata slips the punch.
Nawrocki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zapata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nawrocki.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alejandro Zapata.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zapata, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Zapata!
Alejandro Zapata retains his light heavyweight title!
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