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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nomor Gai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Radzimanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Radzimanowski's choice of entrance music: Ennio Morricone - Ecstasy of Gold . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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166 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nomor Gai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Radzimanowski!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Gai.
Gai fails with the takedown
and Radzimanowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gai's guard.
Radzimanowski trying to control but Gai is working from the bottom.
Gai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Radzimanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gai controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Radzimanowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Radzimanowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Radzimanowski is trying to ground and pound but Gai uses the momentary lack of control by Radzimanowski to regain half guard.
Gai wants to get back to full guard.
Gai is controlling Radzimanowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gai trying to control here.
Gai keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nomor Gai just wasn't active enough.
Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Radzimanowski is just out of range.
Radzimanowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Radzimanowski is in Gai's guard.
Radzimanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Radzimanowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Radzimanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
John Radzimanowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Gai misses the target.
Radzimanowski ducks under a wild hook from Gai.
Radzimanowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gai is trying to defend but Radzimanowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gai is not content to let Radzimanowski control the position.
Radzimanowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Radzimanowski content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gai is looking for a sweep. Radzimanowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Radzimanowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radzimanowski is stalling here. Gai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Radzimanowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gai lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gai lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Radzimanowski down.
Gai wants to control for a moment but Radzimanowski uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gai thows a huge punch but Radzimanowski dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Radzimanowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Radzimanowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gai to the ground. Radzimanowski is now in Gai's guard.
Radzimanowski postures up.
Radzimanowski wants to control from the top but Gai keeps moving.
Radzimanowski passes into half guard.
Radzimanowski not doing much here.
Gai controlling the position well.
Radzimanowski prevents Gai from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radzimanowski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gai's thigh. Gai counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gai trying to keep a closed guard but Radzimanowski is proving a slippery customer.
Radzimanowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Radzimanowski wants to control from the top but Gai keeps moving.
Gai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Radzimanowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Radzimanowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Radzimanowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gai cracks Radzimanowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Radzimanowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gai keeping hold of Radzimanowski's head, controlling as best he can.
John Radzimanowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Radzimanowski in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Gai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gai keeping moving, preventing Radzimanowski from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Radzimanowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gai throws a lazy uppercut
and Radzimanowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Radzimanowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski being controlled here momentarily.
Radzimanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Radzimanowski with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Radzimanowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Gai.
Gai lands with a right hand.
Radzimanowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Gai shoots in looking for a takedown but Radzimanowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gai looking to score a takedown here. Radzimanowski is defending well but Gai drives through and ends up in Radzimanowski's guard.
Gai throws a big right hand that misses.
Radzimanowski is looking to stand up but Gai isn't so interested in that idea.
Gai landing some decent shots from guard.
Gai throws a strike but Radzimanowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Radzimanowski being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai keeping moving, preventing Radzimanowski from controlling successfully.
Radzimanowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Radzimanowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Radzimanowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Radzimanowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Gai is retaining full guard.
Radzimanowski wants to control from the top but Gai keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Radzimanowski wants to pass the guard but Gai is keeping the position.
Gai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Radzimanowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gai is trying to defend but Radzimanowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radzimanowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gai is trying to maintain the position but Radzimanowski is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Radzimanowski jumps into side control!
Gai is not content to let Radzimanowski control the position.
Gai regains half guard there - taking advantage of Radzimanowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Radzimanowski moves nicely into side control.
Radzimanowski trying to control the action but Gai is working from the bottom.
Gai tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Radzimanowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nomor Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Radzimanowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Radzimanowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Radzimanowski.
I've got Radzimanowski 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Radzimanowski!
John Radzimanowski made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It was really good fight. I trained hard. Thank You for supporting me. I like this promotion. Thank You Team Boomerang. I want to show class in my next fight.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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