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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyzer comes into the arena with Back Again blaring out of the sound system. Bartek Pietrzak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
36 - 6 - 1 |
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171 cm
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144 lbs
28 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kyzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietrzak throws a nice looking combination but Kyzer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pietrzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak misses with an uppercut. Kyzer saw that one coming.
Kyzer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pietrzak under the eye.
Kyzer throws a body kick that misses.
Kyzer misses with a wild body shot.
Pietrzak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes from Kyzer. Those never looked like landing.
Kyzer clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyzer misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kyzer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pietrzak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyzer backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyzer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyzer misses with some punches.
Pietrzak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyzer letting Pietrzak take a breather here.
Pietrzak looking to slow down the pace here.
Kyzer misses with some punches.
Pietrzak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kyzer is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pietrzak prevents a body shot from Kyzer.
A short right from Pietrzak on the inside.
Pietrzak tries to work over Kyzer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyzer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pietrzak tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyzer avoids the damage to the body.
Kyzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Pietrzak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak stalls.
Kyzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pietrzak digs a right hand underneath Kyzer's ribcage. Kyzer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pietrzak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Pietrzak.
Kyzer can't find room to land a body shot as Pietrzak controls the action.
Pietrzak misses with some punches.
Kyzer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pietrzak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pietrzak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyzer can't find room to land a body shot as Pietrzak controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pietrzak has a couple of punches blocked by Kyzer.
Pietrzak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kyzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyzer lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Pietrzak.
Kyzer lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyzer.
Pietrzak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kyzer or not.
Kyzer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pietrzak up against the cage.
Kyzer lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyzer.
Pietrzak tries to stall but Kyzer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kyzer lands a right hand.
Pietrzak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kyzer tries to score with a low kick but Pietrzak moves his leg out of the way.
Kyzer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pietrzak is able to avoid easily.
Pietrzak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kyzer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyzer misses with a wild body shot.
Pietrzak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pietrzak misses with a hook. Kyzer ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pietrzak is defended easily by Kyzer.
Nate Kyzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Pietrzak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pietrzak shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyzer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pietrzak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kyzer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyzer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kyzer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pietrzak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kyzer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pietrzak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pietrzak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kyzer pinned against the cage. Kyzer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pietrzak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyzer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pietrzak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kyzer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kyzer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pietrzak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kyzer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nate Kyzer is winning the standup battle so far.
Pietrzak lands the left hand.
Kyzer tries to land a leg kick but Pietrzak saw it coming and moves away.
Kyzer just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Kyzer tenderised Pietrzak's leg. Pietrzak is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietrzak checks a low kick from Kyzer.
Pietrzak swings for the body but Kyzer moves out of range.
Kyzer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pietrzak slips under a jab from Kyzer.
Kyzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pietrzak can do to turn this around?
Kyzer moves into range and clinches up with Pietrzak.
Kyzer blocks a body shot from Pietrzak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyzer.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kyzer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pietrzak misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyzer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyzer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pietrzak.
Kyzer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pietrzak backwards.
Pietrzak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyzer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pietrzak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kyzer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pietrzak lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pietrzak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pietrzak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pietrzak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyzer blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pietrzak.
Kyzer pushes Pietrzak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyzer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pietrzak backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer swings wildly with an uppercut but Pietrzak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Kyzer.
Pietrzak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kyzer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kyzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Kyzer - that landed with a thud.
Pietrzak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyzer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak slips under a jab.
Pietrzak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kyzer defends it well.
Kyzer ducks under a wild hook from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kyzer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kyzer.
Pietrzak ducks under a wild hook from Kyzer.
Kyzer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer tries to move into range but Pietrzak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pietrzak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nate Kyzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Pietrzak.
Kyzer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pietrzak.
Kyzer scores with a decent looking hook.
Pietrzak moves out of range of the body kick from Kyzer.
Kyzer motions for Pietrzak to come forward. Kyzer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Kyzer.
Nate Kyzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietrzak throws a shot from downtown. Kyzer moves away and avoids it.
Pietrzak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyzer.
Pietrzak misses with a head kick.
Kyzer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pietrzak manages to circle out of the way.
Nate Kyzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyzer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak misses with an uppercut. Kyzer saw that one coming.
Pietrzak swings widly with a right hand
and Kyzer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyzer staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pietrzak.
Kyzer throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kyzer sprawls well initially but Pietrzak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pietrzak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyzer's head.
Pietrzak wants to take a breather but Kyzer is having none of it.
Kyzer wants to control but Pietrzak is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kyzer misses with a low kick.
Pietrzak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyzer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pietrzak throws a big shot that misses.
Kyzer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pietrzak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pietrzak lunges at Kyzer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kyzer's hand.
Pietrzak throws a jab when Kyzer was well out of range.
Pietrzak throws a body kick that misses.
Pietrzak gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyzer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pietrzak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nate Kyzer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pietrzak lands a hook that snaps the head of Kyzer backwards.
Kyzer lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pietrzak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Pietrzak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kyzer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pietrzak as Kyzer tries to tie him up.
Kyzer presses Pietrzak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kyzer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pietrzak throws a head punch that misses.
Pietrzak blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Kyzer.
Kyzer lands with a left to the head.
Kyzer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pietrzak stalling in the clinch but Kyzer improves position.
Kyzer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyzer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyzer blocking some punches.
A short right from Pietrzak.
A hook to the body from Pietrzak.
Bartek Pietrzak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer working aggressively here.
Pietrzak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kyzer misses with the head strike.
Pietrzak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyzer is defending well.
Pietrzak blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pietrzak wants a takedown but no success here.
Nate Kyzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Pietrzak.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kyzer throws an elbow but misses.
Kyzer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pietrzak backwards.
Pietrzak blocks a body shot from Kyzer.
Kyzer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pietrzak wants a takedown.
Pietrzak working aggressively here.
Kyzer digs a right hand underneath Pietrzak's ribcage. Pietrzak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyzer.
Pietrzak lands an elbow inside.
Kyzer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pietrzak fails to land.
Kyzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pietrzak wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is working Kyzer over against the cage.
Pietrzak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyzer's elbow.
Pietrzak prevents a body shot from Kyzer.
Pietrzak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kyzer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pietrzak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kyzer.
Pietrzak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kyzer lands an uppercut.
Kyzer scores with a shot to the side of Pietrzak's head.
Pietrzak pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kyzer.
Kyzer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pietrzak is defending well for now.
Kyzer has a couple of punches blocked by Pietrzak.
Kyzer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pietrzak backwards.
Kyzer has a couple of punches blocked by Pietrzak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyzer working aggressively here.
Kyzer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kyzer is pushing Pietrzak up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pietrzak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Pietrzak blocks an elbow strike from Kyzer.
Kyzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Pietrzak.
Nate Kyzer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kyzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Pietrzak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pietrzak has a couple of punches blocked by Kyzer.
A short left from Kyzer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pietrzak.
Kyzer wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pietrzak throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Kyzer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kyzer, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Kyzer!
After winning the bout, Nate Kyzer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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