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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julisz Michal Kasperski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 cm
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282 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
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220 cm
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260 lbs
11 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicholas Ares! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julisz Michal Kasperski! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ares looks to land a combination but Kasperski avoids it well. Ares wants to clinch up but Kasperski keeps it at a distance. Kasperski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kasperski duly obliges. Ares is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kasperski connects with a solid leg kick. Ares darts in and clinches Kasperski up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ares. Ares swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasperski uses good head movement to avoid it. Ares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kasperski just stands there and leans against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ares looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kasperski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ares missing with knees to the body.
Ares keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kasperski's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kasperski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kasperski fails to land. Ares stalls. Ares tries a body shot but Kasperski blocks it.
Kasperski managing to block the knees to the body from Ares.
Kasperski lands a nice uppercut. Kasperski can't find room to land a body shot as Ares controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Ares.
Ares taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kasperski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kasperski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kasperski working hard to break the clinch. I was talking to Ares's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kasperski lands an uppercut. Ares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kasperski backwards. Ares is struggling to control the position. Ares lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nice body punch from Ares - that landed with a thud.
Kasperski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ares pushes Kasperski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ares throws an elbow that misses.
Ares lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Julisz Michal Kasperski has been cut. Ares tries to pull guard but Kasperski won't allow it.
Kasperski tries to work over Ares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kasperski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ares's elbow. Ares is trying to pull guard but Kasperski has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Ares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice glancing elbow lands by Ares. Ares looking to throw knees to the head but Kasperski is blocking nicely.
Kasperski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ares swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasperski uses good head movement to avoid it. Ares scores with a nice hook to the head. Kasperski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ares's elbow. Ares has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kasperski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Ares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kasperski tries to break free but Ares pushes him back against the cage. Ares lands with a right to the head. Ares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kasperski is defending well for now. Ares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kasperski backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kasperski just stands there and leans against the cage. Ares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kasperski.
Ares prevents a body shot from Kasperski. A head punch on the inside from Ares fails to land. Ares throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ares lands a shot to the body. Kasperski tries to work over Ares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kasperski tries to throw a body punch but Ares avoids it by throwing Kasperski back against the cage. Ares pushes Kasperski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ares works on Kasperski's body with a couple of short punches. Kasperski looks winded! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ares slows down the pace here.
Ares manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ares for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Ares dominated that round. The cut man is working on Julisz Michal Kasperski's cut. That's time! Ares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kasperski misses with a head kick.
Ares throws a right hand that Kasperski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasperski also avoids with ease. Ares gets a clinch. Ares misses with a punch on the inside.
Ares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasperski can do to turn this around? Ares pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kasperski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ares has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kasperski is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Ares is working Kasperski over against the cage. Kasperski managing to block the knees to the body from Ares.
Nice body punch from Kasperski - that landed with a thud.
Ares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ares scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kasperski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ares tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ares throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasperski. Ares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasperski backwards. Ares lands a good knee to the midsection. Kasperski won't want to take too many of those. Ares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicholas Ares has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kasperski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ares. Ares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kasperski smiles and moves away.
Kasperski gets tackled into the cage by Ares. Ares maintains the clinch. Ares just leaning against Kasperski, taking a breather. Ares pulls guard effortlessly. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ares throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kasperski throws a big right hand that misses. Kasperski is looking to stand up but Ares won't let him. Ares trying to control the position.
Kasperski won't allow Ares to sweep him here. Kasperski postures up in Ares's guard and throws a big left but Ares blocks it. Kasperski wanted to stand there but Ares had control of the position. Ares wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ares takes one to the chin there. Ares swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ares tries to clinch up. Ares misses with a double jab.
Ares gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ares tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ares throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kasperski prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Ares. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kasperski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ares has him pressed against the cage. Kasperski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kasperski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasperski's elbow. Ares tries to pull guard but Kasperski holds him up against the cage and eventually Ares drops back down to his feet.
Ares looks to throw an elbow but misses. Ares tries to throw a body punch but Kasperski avoids it by throwing Ares back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ares misses with an elbow over the top. Kasperski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasperski is trying to break free. Ares tries a knee to the head but Kasperski blocks it.
Ares blocks a body shot from Kasperski. Kasperski avoiding damage as Ares throws knees to the body.
Kasperski blocks a body shot from Ares. Ares with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kasperski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasperski circles away quickly and effectively. Ares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kasperski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ares with a body shot. Ares moves into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ares misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Ares dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Julisz Michal Kasperski's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ares tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasperski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kasperski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Ares wants to clinch. Ares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasperski.
Ares throws a nice looking combination but Kasperski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kasperski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kasperski slips a jab and a cross from Ares.
Ares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kasperski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasperski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kasperski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decent striking displayed by Ares there. Julisz Michal Kasperski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ares throws a looping overhand right but Kasperski ducks down to avoid it. Ares sets himself, and Kasperski steps forward looking for the clinch! Ares avoids it this time. Kasperski tries to close the distance and clinch but Ares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ares tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasperski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kasperski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ares throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasperski counters with a left to the body. Ares throws a series of punches but Kasperski moves out of range. Ares misses with a few strikes there.
Kasperski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kasperski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ares paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ares wants to clinch up but Kasperski keeps it at a distance. Ares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasperski moves away. Ares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nicholas Ares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kasperski throws a sloppy head kick and Ares moves out of range easily. Ares connects with a jab. Kasperski throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ares wants to clinch up but Kasperski keeps it at a distance. Ares wants to clinch but Kasperski slips to the side and Kasperski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ares throws a series of punches but Kasperski moves out of range. Kasperski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kasperski prevents a body shot from Ares.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ares landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Ares. Kasperski avoids a wild elbow strike from Ares. Ares tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kasperski avoids it. Kasperski avoiding damage as Ares throws knees to the body.
Ares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kasperski tries to throw a body punch but Ares avoids it by throwing Kasperski back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Kasperski. Ares jumps into guard, dragging Kasperski to the mat.
Kasperski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kasperski scoring with some ground and pound. Ares pulls Kasperski in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kasperski with a flurry of punches that miss. Ares uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kasperski avoids the body shot from Ares.
Kasperski is looking for the big counter here. Ares tries to clinch up but Kasperski circles away and keeps his distance. Ares tries to clinch but Kasperski is having none of it. Ares tries to clinch but Kasperski moves out of range. Ares closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ares gets control of Kasperski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ares will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Kasperski lands a couple of elbows. Kasperski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Ares tries to strike from the bottom.
Ares is looking for a triangle but Kasperski pushes his legs off easily.
Kasperski throws a big right hand that misses. Nicholas Ares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kasperski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kasperski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ares is proving hard to escape from. Ares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kasperski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ares's guard. Ares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kasperski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ares circles away quickly and effectively. It looked like Ares was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Julisz Michal Kasperski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasperski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ares closes the distance and pushes Kasperski back into the cage. Kasperski takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Nicholas Ares showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ares, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Ares! Nicholas Ares very nearly forgot to thank Wild Ones Apparel (Fightwear and Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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