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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zbigniew Ciosek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zbigniew Ciosek has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zbigniew Ciosek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Miller!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ciosek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Ciosek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ciosek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Ciosek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Ciosek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Ciosek missing with knees to the body.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Ciosek.
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller trying to control the position but Ciosek is working away.
Ciosek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miller.
Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Ciosek counters with a one-two to the body.
Ciosek lands a jab.
Ciosek leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to clinch up but Ciosek keeps it at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ciosek enables Miller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ciosek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ciosek's head.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ciosek wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ciosek is keeping the position for now.
Ciosek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ciosek looking for a sweep. Not yet Ciosek, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller won't allow Ciosek to get back to his feet.
Ciosek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ciosek is breathing heavily.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciosek is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciosek is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ciosek keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Ciosek has him pressed against the cage.
Zbigniew Ciosek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Miller.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ciosek obliges.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ciosek obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ciosek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ciosek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ciosek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ciosek tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Ciosek.
Ciosek lands a knee to the body.
Ciosek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ciosek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ciosek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ciosek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Ciosek connects with a knee to the head.
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ciosek pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
Ciosek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ciosek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Ciosek manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Miller tries for a takedown but Ciosek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ciosek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ciosek wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller closes the distance but Ciosek moves to the side
and Ciosek counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbigniew Ciosek dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ciosek clinches up against the cage.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ciosek obliges.
Zbigniew Ciosek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ciosek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Ciosek breaks the clinch.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ciosek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Ciosek, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Ciosek against the cage but Ciosek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zbigniew Ciosek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Miller.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciosek's waist but Ciosek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ciosek can pounce on him.
Miller is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciosek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Ciosek.
Miller jumps into guard, dragging Ciosek to the mat.
Ciosek gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zbigniew Ciosek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ciosek slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller walks into a left hand.
Ciosek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller dives in and grabs Ciosek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ciosek pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ciosek but Ciosek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ciosek feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Ciosek then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ciosek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ciosek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek scores with a nice body kick.
Ciosek jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jerry Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller shoots and misses
letting Ciosek counter with a right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ciosek enables Miller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ciosek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciosek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ciosek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ciosek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ciosek wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ciosek trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miller distracts Ciosek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciosek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ciosek manages to break the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ciosek enables Miller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ciosek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller works over Ciosek with some ground and pound from guard.
Ciosek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller looking for a guillotine here but Ciosek defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbigniew Ciosek dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donk. Ciosek catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ciosek sprawls well. Ciosek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Ciosek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Ciosek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ciosek as he avoids it easily.
Zbigniew Ciosek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Miller.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ciosek lands a front kick.
Ciosek has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Miller jumps guard but Ciosek stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ciosek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ciosek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ciosek tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Ciosek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Ciosek.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Ciosek.
Ciosek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Miller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ciosek is trying to keep an underhook but Miller manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Miller prevents Ciosek from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
Ciosek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ciosek wants to get back to his feet.
Miller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ciosek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ciosek is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
Ciosek wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking for a kimura here.
Ciosek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Ciosek missing with strikes from the back.
Miller breaks Ciosek's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ciosek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller is trying to control the position but Ciosek postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ciosek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Ciosek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ciosek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ciosek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Ciosek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ciosek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ciosek prevents it.
Ciosek landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbigniew Ciosek clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciosek's waist but Ciosek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Ciosek closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Ciosek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ciosek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Ciosek, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Ciosek against the cage but Ciosek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zbigniew Ciosek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Miller.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Ciosek thumps Miller with a low kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciosek scores with a hook.
Miller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ciosek. That one must have hurt.
Ciosek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
Ciosek throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ciosek gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ciosek.
Ciosek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ciosek throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciosek misses with the combination.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ciosek pinned against the cage. Ciosek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ciosek lands a two punch combo.
Donk. Ciosek catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ciosek as he avoids it easily.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller gets tackled into the cage by Ciosek. Ciosek maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ciosek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Ciosek.
Ciosek lands a good knee to the midsection. Miller won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciosek breaks the clinch.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ciosek scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zbigniew Ciosek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ciosek pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Ciosek which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbigniew Ciosek had his way with Jerry Miller in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ciosek connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
and Ciosek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Ciosek tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ciosek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ciosek lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Miller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Ciosek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciosek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ciosek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ciosek avoids it really well and circles away.
Zbigniew Ciosek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Miller.
A lazy left from Ciosek finds it's target.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Ciosek shows good takedown defense.
Zbigniew Ciosek is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
Ciosek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
enabling Ciosek to counter with a crisp jab.
Ciosek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ciosek clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Ciosek leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body kick from Ciosek.
A left lands for Ciosek.
Zbigniew Ciosek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ciosek throws a front kick that sends Miller stumbling back into the cage.
Ciosek cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Ciosek.
Ciosek lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ciosek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ciosek leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ciosek scores with a nice right hand.
Ciosek lands a jab to the head.
Ciosek lands with a cross.
Jerry Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ciosek jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ciosek works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller throws a series of punches but Ciosek avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zbigniew Ciosek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ciosek, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zbigniew Ciosek!
Zbigniew Ciosek retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Zbigniew Ciosek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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