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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Radzimanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chelios might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In Waves. Radzimanowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ennio Morricone - Ecstasy of Gold . John Radzimanowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Radzimanowski!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radzimanowski with a poor takedown
and Chelios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Radzimanowski shoots in for a takedown but Chelios shows good takedown defense.
Chelios leaves Radzimanowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chelios sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Radzimanowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Radzimanowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chelios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chelios.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick from Chelios.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski avoids the head kick by Chelios.
Chelios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radzimanowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Radzimanowski scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Chelios wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski looking to ground and pound but Chelios is blocking nicely.
Radzimanowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radzimanowski tries to control but Chelios wriggling away.
Radzimanowski lands a big elbow.
Chelios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Radzimanowski on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chelios is looking to escape.
Radzimanowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chelios is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Radzimanowski tries to control but Chelios wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chelios manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chelios on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chelios tries to get out of the position.
Radzimanowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Radzimanowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Radzimanowski advances to half guard.
Radzimanowski is nestled in close to Chelios, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chelios might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chelios is pressing down on Radzimanowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Radzimanowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski wants to pass the guard but Chelios is keeping the position.
Radzimanowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios is looking to stand up but Radzimanowski isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radzimanowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Radzimanowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chelios finds it's way round the side to connect with Radzimanowski's head.
Good leg kick by Chelios there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Radzimanowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Radzimanowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Chelios tries to sprawl out of it but Radzimanowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chelios manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chelios looks to land a left hand but Radzimanowski moved out of range nicely.
Radzimanowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Radzimanowski showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chelios is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radzimanowski is nestled in close to Chelios, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chelios has hold of Radzimanowski's hands but Radzimanowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Radzimanowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chelios looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chelios wants to get back to full guard.
Radzimanowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Radzimanowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Radzimanowski drops an elbow to the side of Chelios's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Radzimanowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chelios avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radzimanowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chelios's head.
Chelios is doing well to control the position and prevent Radzimanowski from advancing to side control.
Radzimanowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Radzimanowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chelios as he jumps to the side.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chev Chelios is winning the standup battle so far.
Radzimanowski with a poor takedown
and Chelios counters with a nice uppercut.
Chelios tries to close the distance and clinch but Radzimanowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chev Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski needs to keep his hands up - Chelios had a free shot at his head there.
Nice takedown defense from Chelios. No joy for Radzimanowski on that attempt.
Radzimanowski shoots in for a takedown but Chelios shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Chelios misses the target.
Radzimanowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chelios.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Radzimanowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Radzimanowski blocks the low kick.
Radzimanowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Radzimanowski wants to control from the top but Chelios keeps moving.
Radzimanowski won't allow Chelios to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chelios can't keep his opponent in guard - Radzimanowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chelios wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Radzimanowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Radzimanowski has his takedown stuffed
and Chelios counters with a straight right hand.
Radzimanowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Radzimanowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chelios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.
Chelios loads up on a big right hand but Radzimanowski slips the punch.
Radzimanowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.
Radzimanowski lands with a good body shot.
Radzimanowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chelios defends it nicely.
Radzimanowski avoids the head kick by Chelios.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radzimanowski fails with the takedown
and Chelios counters with a stiff right hand.
Chelios misses with a hook.
Chelios throws a series of punches but Radzimanowski avoids them all with ease.
Radzimanowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chelios goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chelios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Radzimanowski shoots and misses
and Chelios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Chelios misses the target.
Radzimanowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Radzimanowski trying to control the action but Chelios is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski tries for a takedown but Chelios sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radzimanowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Radzimanowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Chelios to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios closes the distance and clinches.
Chelios content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chelios missing with knees to the body.
Chelios connects with a nasty looking knee right to Radzimanowski's face.
Chelios misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Chelios.
Radzimanowski prevents a body shot from Chelios.
Chelios is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chev Chelios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radzimanowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chelios tries a body shot but Radzimanowski blocks it.
Chelios throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Radzimanowski blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios tries a knee to the head but Radzimanowski blocks it.
Radzimanowski is looking for a takedown.
Chelios looking to throw knees to the head but Radzimanowski is blocking nicely.
Chelios taking a breather.
Chelios using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Radzimanowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chelios misses with a punch on the inside.
Chelios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chelios tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chelios throws a punch but it's blocked by Radzimanowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radzimanowski avoiding damage as Chelios throws knees to the body.
Radzimanowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chelios gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
John Radzimanowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chelios tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Radzimanowski avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chev Chelios showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Radzimanowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Radzimanowski!
Post fight, an emotional John Radzimanowski said 'It was really good fight. Thank You for supporting me. Thank You Team Boomerang.'.
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