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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Springsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremi Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremi Olszewicz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 cm
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160 lbs
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180 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Springsteen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremi Olszewicz! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Springsteen moves into the clinch. Springsteen is trying to break the clinch but Olszewicz is controlling him. Olszewicz blocks an elbow strike from Springsteen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olszewicz obliges. Springsteen taking a breather. Olszewicz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Springsteen is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Olszewicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olszewicz has Springsteen up against the cage in a clinch.
Olszewicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Olszewicz darts in and clinches Springsteen up against the cage. Olszewicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Springsteen blocks a head kick by Olszewicz.
Olszewicz moves into the clinch successfully.
Olszewicz pulls guard effortlessly. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Springsteen is fighting to break Olszewicz's control of his arms but Olszewicz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Springsteen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Olszewicz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Springsteen defends it easily. Olszewicz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Springsteen manages to get himself to full guard.
Olszewicz trying to control but Springsteen is working from the bottom. Olszewicz wants to pass the guard but Springsteen is keeping the position. Olszewicz distracts Springsteen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Springsteen has momentary wrist control but Olszewicz slips an elbow through the middle. Springsteen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Olszewicz pushes down on Springsteen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Springsteen kicks Olszewicz off and gets back to his feet. Olszewicz closes the distance and clinches. Olszewicz manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! Olszewicz slams his shin into Springsteen's torso. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thud! ouch! good body kick from Olszewicz - that will leave a mark!
Olszewicz pushes Springsteen away with a front kick. Olszewicz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Olszewicz has closed the distance and engaged Springsteen in a clinch.
Olszewicz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Olszewicz working Springsteen over with knees to the body. Olszewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Olszewicz rushes Springsteen and presses him up against the cage. Springsteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Olszewicz is defending well for now. Olszewicz lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Olszewicz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Olszewicz lands a good knee to the midsection. Springsteen won't want to take too many of those. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Olszewicz scores a nice knee to the body.
Springsteen tries to stall but Olszewicz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olszewicz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Olszewicz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Springsteen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Olszewicz successfully pulls guard.
Olszewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Springsteen is proving a slippery customer.
Olszewicz has his foot on Springsteen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Springsteen works his way back into a safe position though. Olszewicz working a defensive guard here.
Springsteen won't allow Olszewicz to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Springsteen works over Olszewicz with some ground and pound from guard. Springsteen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Olszewicz trying to strike off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Olszewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Springsteen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Springsteen with a nice head shot there. Springsteen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Springsteen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremi Olszewicz dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Springsteen clinches up with Olszewicz and pushes him back against the cage. Olszewicz tries to land knees in the clinch but Springsteen avoids the damage to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Olszewicz. Olszewicz crunches a lovely knee into Springsteen's ribcage. Jeremi Olszewicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Olszewicz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Springsteen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Springsteen is trying to pull guard but Olszewicz has him pressed against the cage. Knees to the body from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. 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! Springsteen takes a knee to the side of the body. Olszewicz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Olszewicz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Olszewicz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Olszewicz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springsteen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Springsteen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Springsteen with a flurry of punches that miss. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Springsteen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Olszewicz trying to control the position.
Springsteen has gone for a leg lock! Olszewicz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Springsteen's guard. Springsteen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olszewicz is controlling him. Springsteen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Olszewicz controls the pace. Olszewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Springsteen is looking to stand up but Olszewicz isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Springsteen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Olszewicz dives into side control.
Olszewicz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Springsteen down.
Springsteen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Olszewicz is controlling him well. Springsteen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Olszewicz lands a heavy elbow. Olszewicz trying to control but he's not successful this time. Olszewicz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Springsteen?
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! Olszewicz looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Olszewicz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Olszewicz is standing up, even though he is in mount. Olszewicz throws a head kick that misses. Olszewicz is looking to clinch. Springsteen clinches up with Olszewicz and pushes him back against the cage. Olszewicz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Springsteen tries to land a knee to the head but Olszewicz blocks with his arms.
Olszewicz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Olszewicz crunches a lovely knee into Springsteen's ribcage. Olszewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Olszewicz has Springsteen up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Olszewicz lands a nice shot to the body. Olszewicz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Springsteen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Springsteen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Olszewicz just stands there and leans against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Springsteen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Olszewicz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Springsteen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Olszewicz scores a nice knee to the body.
Springsteen lands a damaging elbow. Olszewicz lands a nice knee to the body. Olszewicz has Springsteen pressed against the cage, preventing Springsteen from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Knees in the clinch landing for Olszewicz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Springsteen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Olszewicz walks away with a smile on his face. Springsteen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Springsteen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Springsteen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Olszewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Olszewicz lands with a slapping head kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremi Olszewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Springsteen clinches up against the cage. Olszewicz working Springsteen over with knees to the body. Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Olszewicz lands an elbow just above Springsteen 's eye. Olszewicz pushes Springsteen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Olszewicz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Olszewicz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Springsteen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Olszewicz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Olszewicz seems keen to control Springsteen's posture. Olszewicz is trying to keep Springsteen in close.
That's one minute gone in the round. Springsteen throwing strikes but missing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Olszewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Springsteen is one step ahead there. Olszewicz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Springsteen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Springsteen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Springsteen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olszewicz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Springsteen has managed to get both his arms back between Olszewicz's legs - danger averted. Springsteen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Springsteen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Springsteen with a flurry of punches that miss. Olszewicz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Springsteen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Springsteen throws a big right hand that misses. Olszewicz wants to sweep here but Springsteen controlling him for the moment. Springsteen stands up from Olszewicz's guard - Springsteen perhaps looking for a knockout. Olszewicz moves in looking to clinch but Springsteen pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Olszewicz is looking to clinch but Springsteen is avoiding it.
Springsteen closes the distance and clinches. Olszewicz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Olszewicz.
Olszewicz missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Springsteen.
Springsteen is defending well against a takedown attempt. Springsteen fails to pull guard.
Springsteen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Olszewicz to keep the fight standing. Springsteen trying to land knees to the body.
Springsteen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Olszewicz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Olszewicz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Olszewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Springsteen pushes off an throws an elbow but Olszewicz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Springsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Springsteen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Springsteen drives through and clinches with Olszewicz against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Olszewicz.
Olszewicz manages to pull guard.
Springsteen is looking to work some ground and pound but Olszewicz has wrist control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Olszewicz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Springsteen lands a couple of elbows. Olszewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Springsteen is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Springsteen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jeremi Olszewicz. Well Olszewicz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremi Olszewicz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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