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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Nowak is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Bobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nowak.
Bobby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nowak momentarily.
Nowak shoots in and gets a takedown into Bobby's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nowak throwing strikes from guard but Bobby blocks nicely.
Bobby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nowak defends it easily.
Nowak stopping the sweep attempt from Bobby.
Bobby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nowak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bobby wants to sweep here but Nowak controlling him for the moment.
Nowak throwing strikes from guard but Bobby blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby wants to stand and escape but Nowak is having none of it.
Nowak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nowak throws a big right hand that misses.
Nowak cracks Bobby with a solid left hand.
Nowak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bobby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nowak throwing strikes from guard but Bobby blocks nicely.
Nowak postures up in Bobby's guard and throws a big left but Bobby blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nowak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nowak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bobby is breathing heavily.
Nowak lands a couple of digs.
Nowak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nowak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nowak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak postures up in Bobby's guard and throws a big left but Bobby blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nowak works over Bobby with some ground and pound from guard.
Nowak throwing strikes but missing.
Nowak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nowak lands a couple of digs.
Nowak with a nice head shot there.
Nowak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nowak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nowak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nowak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nowak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak lands a couple of elbows.
Nowak scoring with some ground and pound.
Nowak lands a couple of digs.
Nowak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nowak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nowak postures up and lands a big shot to Bobby's brow.
Nowak landing with the ground and pound.
Nowak is looking to work some ground and pound but Bobby has wrist control.
Nowak cracks Bobby with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bobby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nowak on the ground.
Nowak lands a couple of elbows.
Nowak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak postures up and lands a big shot to Bobby's brow.
Nowak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nowak is working Bobby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nowak with a nice head shot there.
Nowak works over Bobby with some ground and pound from guard.
Nowak landing some decent shots from guard.
Nowak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nowak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nowak stands up over Bobby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nowak cracks Bobby with a solid left hand.
Nowak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nowak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Nowak dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nowak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bobby is trying to defend but Nowak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nowak is nestled in close to Bobby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bobby taking some punishment here, with Nowak in his half guard.
Nowak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nowak drops an elbow to the side of Bobby's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nowak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bobby defending well though.
Nowak working Bobby over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nowak lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bobby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bobby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nowak slips a nice elbow through Bobby's hands, connecting with Bobby's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bobby taking some punishment here, with Nowak in his half guard.
Nowak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bobby is just riding it out for now. Nowak eventually gives up the hold.
Bobby has hold of Nowak's hands but Nowak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nowak seems to be working for a kimura but Bobby defends the submission attempt.
Nowak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobby's head.
Nowak lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bobby defends it well.
Nowak is nestled in close to Bobby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nowak working the head and body with strikes.
Bobby taking some punishment here, with Nowak in his half guard.
Nowak winds up and cracks Bobby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Nowak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nowak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nowak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nowak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bobby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nowak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nowak lands with a punch from half guard.
Nowak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bobby has hold of Nowak's hands but Nowak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nowak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nowak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nowak winds up and cracks Bobby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nowak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nowak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Nowak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak working over Bobby with some ground and pound. Bobby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nowak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bobby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nowak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nowak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nowak lands with a punch from half guard.
Nowak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nowak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nowak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Nowak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nowak shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bobby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nowak misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bobby takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nowak scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bobby is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nowak connects with a decent elbow.
Nowak working the body and head with strikes.
Nowak in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowak landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bobby is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nowak connects with a decent elbow.
Nowak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bobby to see if he's OK.
Nowak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bobby some visible discomfort.
Nowak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bobby some visible discomfort.
Bobby is looking to reverse the position.
Nowak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bobby taking a bit of punishment here - Nowak scoring with strikes.
Bobby takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nowak in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bobby takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nowak working the ground and pound.
Nowak working the head with strikes.
Nowak lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nowak landing a few strikes.
Nowak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nowak working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak lands a nice forearm strike.
Nowak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bobby is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nowak connects with a decent elbow.
Nowak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nowak cracks Bobby with a big elbow.
Nowak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nowak lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nowak scores with punches from side control.
Bobby taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Nowak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bobby takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bobby can't do much from the bottom here.
Nowak cracks Bobby with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nowak working the head with strikes.
Bobby taking a bit of punishment here - Nowak scoring with strikes.
Nowak working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nowak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bobby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bobby to see if he's OK.
Michal Nowak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nowak is trying to get an arm triangle but Bobby is defending well.
Michal Nowak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Check out the look on Nowak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Nowak stalls from top position.
Nowak working the head and body with strikes.
Ricky Bobby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bobby is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Nowak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nowak 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Nowak!
Michal Nowak took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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