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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Ataxia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Wernicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 cm
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185 lbs
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185 cm
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188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ataxia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Wernicki! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Ataxia. Wernicki does a little dance to reset his feet. Ataxia slaps away a takedown attempt from Wernicki, before circling back to the center of the mat. Wernicki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ataxia avoids it really well and circles away. Wernicki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ataxia with a nice cross. Ataxia throws a series of punches but Wernicki moves out of range. Ataxia just misses with a punch to the body.
Wernicki misses with a takedown attempt - Ataxia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. John Ataxia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Wernicki. Wernicki shoots in looking for a takedown but Ataxia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wernicki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. John Ataxia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. A combination from Ataxia does no damage. Ataxia misses the jab. Ataxia scores with a hook to the body. Wernicki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. No luck with that takedown attempt from Wernicki. Ataxia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wernicki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ataxia misses with a hook. No luck for Wernicki with that takedown attempt. Wernicki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A cross from Ataxia lands. Ataxia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ataxia misses with a straight left. Ataxia with a jab. Wernicki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ataxia sprawls well. Ataxia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wernicki gets slowly back to his feet. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ataxia, as that shot connected.
Ataxia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ataxia misses with a two punch combination.
Wernicki ducks under a wild hook from Ataxia. No luck with that takedown attempt from Wernicki. Wernicki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ataxia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ataxia throws a hook to the side of Wernicki's head but Wernicki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ataxia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ataxia scores with a body shot.
Wernicki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wernicki moves out of range of the strikes. Wernicki misses with a takedown attempt - Ataxia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wernicki looks gassed! Ataxia scores with a jab to the head.
Wernicki dodges the punch combination from Ataxia.
Wernicki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ataxia as he jumps to the side. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ataxia lands a glancing blow to the side of Wernicki's head. Ataxia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ataxia dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wernicki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wernicki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ataxia's guard. Wernicki looking to pass the guard. Wernicki has gone for a leg lock! Ataxia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wernicki's guard. Ataxia tries to free his leg and advance position but Wernicki is retaining full guard. Wernicki trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ataxia is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wernicki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ataxia is looking to defend but Wernicki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ataxia! Wernicki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ataxia taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arnold Wernicki!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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