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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Wietrzny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cherry comes to the cage accompanied by We're Both In Love With a Sexy Lady. Wietrzny has chosen Hunter-Fallen as his entrance music. Buster Cherry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igor Wietrzny's chin.
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180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Wietrzny!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wietrzny misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Wietrzny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cherry clinches up against the cage.
Wietrzny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cherry can't find room to land a body shot as Wietrzny controls the action.
Wietrzny is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wietrzny is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cherry is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cherry.
Cherry misses with the head strike.
Cherry misses with the head strike.
Wietrzny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cherry struggles to land a body shot inside as Wietrzny controls his hands.
Wietrzny is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cherry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Buster Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Wietrzny.
Cherry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wietrzny gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wietrzny is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wietrzny is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Cherry as he works his way to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wietrzny trying to control the position from guard on top but Cherry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cherry wants to get back to his feet but Wietrzny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wietrzny trying to control the position from guard on top but Cherry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wietrzny drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cherry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cherry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cherry!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny tries to buck Cherry off but Cherry is having none of it.
Wietrzny manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cherry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cherry tries to get out of the position.
Wietrzny trying to pass the guard but Cherry defending well.
Wietrzny wants to take a breather but Cherry is having none of it.
Wietrzny is just content to waste time from the top position. Cherry takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wietrzny advances to half guard.
Wietrzny works his way into side control.
Wietrzny swings around for an armbar but Cherry sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wietrzny's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry is working Wietrzny over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cherry wants to control from the top but Wietrzny keeps moving.
Wietrzny looking for a guillotine here but Cherry defends easily.
Cherry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wietrzny is keeping the position for now.
Wietrzny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wietrzny looking for a guillotine here but Cherry defends easily.
Cherry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cherry is looking to work some ground and pound but Wietrzny has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wietrzny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cherry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cherry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cherry works over Wietrzny with some ground and pound from guard.
Wietrzny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cherry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cherry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wietrzny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cherry trying to control but Wietrzny is working from the bottom.
Wietrzny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cherry cracks Wietrzny with a solid left hand.
Cherry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cherry wants to control from the top but Wietrzny keeps moving.
Cherry stands up over Wietrzny, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Wietrzny will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wietrzny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cherry pinned against the cage. Cherry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wietrzny slips under a jab from Cherry.
Wietrzny looks to land a left hand but Cherry moved out of range nicely.
Wietrzny instigates a clinch.
Wietrzny looking to slow down the pace here.
Cherry tries to stall but Wietrzny uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cherry misses with some punches.
Wietrzny blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cherry lands a shoulder strike.
Wietrzny wants a takedown.
Wietrzny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cherry is defending well.
Buster Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Wietrzny.
Cherry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry has a couple of punches blocked by Wietrzny.
Cherry throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cherry.
Wietrzny is trying to drag Cherry to the mat but Cherry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cherry tries to work over Wietrzny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cherry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cherry stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cherry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wietrzny tries to pull guard but Cherry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wietrzny is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cherry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cherry throws a head punch that misses.
Cherry misses with a punch to the body.
Wietrzny can't get the takedown.
Wietrzny has Cherry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cherry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wietrzny is breathing heavily.
Wietrzny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cherry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cherry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cherry gets underhooks to prevent Wietrzny's takedown attempt.
Cherry misses with the head strike.
Cherry throws a punch but it's blocked by Wietrzny.
A head punch on the inside from Cherry fails to land.
Wietrzny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cherry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cherry swings wildly with an uppercut but Wietrzny uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wietrzny wants to take the fight to the mat but Cherry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cherry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cherry has a couple of punches blocked by Wietrzny.
Cherry gets underhooks to prevent Wietrzny's takedown attempt.
Cherry working aggressively here.
Wietrzny goes for a takedown attempt but Cherry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry moves away from the strike by Wietrzny.
Igor Wietrzny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cherry moves into the clinch.
Wietrzny blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cherry.
Cherry throws a head punch that misses.
Wietrzny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cherry is trying to maintain a safe position but Wietrzny gets an underhook and turns Cherry into the cage.
Wietrzny jumps guard and drags Cherry to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wietrzny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cherry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cherry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cherry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wietrzny's head.
Wietrzny can't keep his opponent in guard - Cherry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Igor Wietrzny has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cherry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cherry lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wietrzny actively working from the bottom here.
Wietrzny trying to hold on to Cherry's head to control him but Cherry postures up.
Ground and pound from Cherry.
Cherry trying to control from half guard but Wietrzny is working away.
Cherry lands with a punch from half guard.
Cherry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cherry drops an elbow to the side of Wietrzny's head.
Cherry drops an elbow to the side of Wietrzny's head.
Wietrzny looking for submissions off his back.
Cherry lands with a punch from half guard.
Wietrzny is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wietrzny tries to kick Cherry off but Cherry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cherry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Cherry dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wietrzny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wietrzny blocks a jab.
Cherry swats away the attempt to clinch by Wietrzny.
Cherry ducks under a wild hook from Wietrzny.
Cherry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wietrzny.
Wietrzny looks to score with a jab to the body but Cherry is just out of range.
Cherry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cherry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cherry swinging wildly here.
Cherry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wietrzny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wietrzny throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cherry to counter with a crisp jab.
Cherry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wietrzny loads up on a big right hand but Cherry slips the punch.
Wietrzny takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wietrzny is still on wobbly legs! Can Cherry finish him?
Buster Cherry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cherry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wietrzny.
Wietrzny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cherry counters by moving into the clinch.
Wietrzny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Cherry.
Cherry can't find room to land a body shot as Wietrzny controls the action.
Wietrzny wants a takedown but no success here.
Cherry misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cherry.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cherry.
Wietrzny jumps guard but Cherry stands there with Wietrzny around his waist. Wietrzny gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cherry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wietrzny tries to score a body lock takedown but Cherry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buster Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Wietrzny.
Cherry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wietrzny seems to have recovered his senses.
Wietrzny looking for a takedown.
Wietrzny blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wietrzny as Cherry tries to tie him up.
Cherry tries a body shot but Wietrzny blocks it.
Buster Cherry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cherry lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cherry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cherry has a couple of punches blocked by Wietrzny.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cherry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wietrzny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cherry.
Wietrzny looking to stall.
Wietrzny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cherry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cherry connects with a body shot.
Cherry gets a clinch.
Wietrzny can't find room to land a body shot as Cherry controls the action.
Cherry slows down the pace here.
Cherry swings wildly with an uppercut but Wietrzny uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny is trying to pull guard but Cherry has him pressed against the cage.
Cherry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wietrzny goes for a takedown attempt but Cherry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cherry has Wietrzny up against the cage in a clinch.
Wietrzny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wietrzny throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cherry fails to land.
Wietrzny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wietrzny blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Cherry.
Wietrzny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cherry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cherry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wietrzny or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cherry is trying to stall.
Cherry misses with a punch on the inside.
Cherry lands with a light punch inside.
Wietrzny tries for a takedown. No joy.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cherry.
Cherry throws a punch but it's blocked by Wietrzny.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cherry.
Cherry tries to throw a body punch but Wietrzny avoids it by throwing Cherry back against the cage.
Cherry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wietrzny is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cherry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wietrzny blocking some punches.
Wietrzny is working for takedown but Cherry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cherry trying to control the position but instead, Wietrzny has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cherry into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wietrzny blocks an uppercut.
Wietrzny is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Cherry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cherry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Cherry!
In his post fight interview, Buster Cherry started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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