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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narcin Maruszczka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maruszczka has chosen POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shane Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Narcin Maruszczka!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maruszczka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendricks.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hendricks.
Maruszczka tries to escape but Hendricks is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks grinds an elbow into Maruszczka's temple.
Maruszczka is pushing Hendricks's head away, looking to escape. Hendricks manages to hold on to the position though.
Hendricks lands a few punches from side control.
Maruszczka trying to remain calm as Hendricks controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruszczka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hendricks is controlling him well.
Hendricks lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks in side control, throwing shots but Maruszczka defends.
Maruszczka is not content to let Hendricks control the position.
Maruszczka is trying to buck Hendricks off.
Hendricks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hendricks working the ground and pound.
Maruszczka wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks working the body and head with strikes.
Maruszczka sneaks out the side door and pushes Hendricks away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maruszczka avoids it really well and circles away.
Hendricks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maruszczka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendricks somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendricks is defended easily by Maruszczka.
Hendricks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maruszczka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hendricks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maruszczka defends well and Hendricks ends up having to push Maruszczka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maruszczka is pressed up against the cage. Hendricks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maruszczka down to the mat. Maruszczka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Maruszczka shows good takedown defense.
Hendricks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maruszczka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maruszczka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a takedown. Maruszczka tries to sprawl out of it but Hendricks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maruszczka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hendricks fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maruszczka did well to prevent Hendricks getting side control.
Maruszczka has hold of Hendricks's hands but Hendricks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hendricks throwing shots but Maruszczka is blocking nicely.
Maruszczka tries to kick Hendricks off but Hendricks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hendricks is keen to just control but Maruszczka is a slippery customer.
Maruszczka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hendricks.
Maruszczka is trying to stand up here but Hendricks is controlling him well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hendricks trying to mount his opponent but Maruszczka defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Hendricks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hendricks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maruszczka circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hendricks.
Shane Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maruszczka slaps away a takedown attempt from Hendricks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a takedown. Maruszczka tries to sprawl out of it but Hendricks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maruszczka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maruszczka gets caught flat footed, as Hendricks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hendricks won't allow Maruszczka to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maruszczka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendricks.
Hendricks postures up in Maruszczka's guard and throws a big left but Maruszczka blocks it.
Maruszczka wants to get back to his feet but Hendricks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hendricks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Maruszczka keeps moving.
Maruszczka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hendricks is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maruszczka swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendricks.
No luck for Hendricks with that takedown attempt.
Shane Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hendricks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maruszczka's waist but Maruszczka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hendricks off to one side.
Maruszczka stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hendricks.
Hendricks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maruszczka avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendricks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hendricks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Narcin Maruszczka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Maruszczka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt - Maruszczka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hendricks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maruszczka looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maruszczka to regain full guard.
Maruszczka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maruszczka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maruszczka keeping full guard, as Hendricks tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hendricks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maruszczka to the ground. Hendricks is now in Maruszczka's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Hendricks will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Maruszczka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hendricks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maruszczka avoids it really well and circles away.
Maruszczka gets caught flat footed, as Hendricks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hendricks prevents Maruszczka from getting back to his feet.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maruszczka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruszczka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hendricks throwing strikes from guard but Maruszczka blocks nicely.
Maruszczka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maruszczka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hendricks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maruszczka pinned against the cage. Maruszczka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks shoots for a double leg takedown but Maruszczka sprawls well. He's pushed Hendricks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendricks tries to clinch but Maruszczka is having none of it.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maruszczka sprawls well. Maruszczka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hendricks or perhaps it was just good defense by Maruszczka, which made it look bad.
Narcin Maruszczka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to clinch up but Maruszczka keeps it at a distance.
Hendricks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maruszczka defends well and Hendricks ends up having to push Maruszczka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hendricks is trying to drag Maruszczka to the mat but Maruszczka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hendricks throws an elbow but misses.
Maruszczka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Narcin Maruszczka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendricks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hendricks throwing strikes but Maruszczka manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maruszczka stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks dives in for a single leg takedown but Maruszczka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maruszczka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendricks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maruszczka pinned against the cage. Maruszczka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hendricks darts in looking for a takedown but Maruszczka gets double underhooks and turns Hendricks into the cage.
Hendricks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maruszczka after a bit of a struggle.
Maruszczka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looks for a takedown but Maruszczka sprawls well.
Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maruszczka.
Nice takedown defense from Maruszczka. No joy for Hendricks on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hendricks or perhaps it was just good defense by Maruszczka, which made it look bad.
Hendricks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maruszczka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a takedown but Maruszczka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hendricks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maruszczka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hendricks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narcin Maruszczka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hendricks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Hendricks!
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energy
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hype
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