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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Ratajczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicholas Ares looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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282 lbs
5 - 12 - 0 |
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280 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicholas Ares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Ratajczyk!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratajczyk defending well as Ares loads up on a big left hand.
Ratajczyk shoots in for a takedown but Ares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ratajczyk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ratajczyk is defended easily by Ares.
Ares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ares scores with a jab to the body.
Ares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ratajczyk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ratajczyk closes the distance and pushes Ares back into the cage.
Ratajczyk has Ares pressed against the cage, preventing Ares from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ratajczyk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ratajczyk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ares tries to stand but Ratajczyk is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratajczyk looking for a sweep. Not yet Ratajczyk, not yet.
Ratajczyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ratajczyk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ratajczyk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ratajczyk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ares is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ratajczyk, into his guard.
Ares is looking to stand up but Ratajczyk won't let him.
Ratajczyk is trying to keep Ares in close.
Ratajczyk is striking from the bottom but Ares uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Ratajczyk misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ares wants to control but Ratajczyk is keeping him busy.
Ares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ratajczyk defending well though.
Ratajczyk is trying to maintain the position but Ares is very close to passing his half guard.
Ratajczyk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ares looking to pass the guard.
Ratajczyk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ares manages to get himself to full guard.
Ratajczyk postures up in Ares's guard and throws a big left but Ares blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratajczyk works over Ares with some ground and pound from guard.
Ratajczyk trying to control but Ares is working from the bottom.
Ratajczyk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ratajczyk throwing strikes but missing.
Ratajczyk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ratajczyk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ratajczyk throwing strikes but missing.
Ares wants to get back to his feet but Ratajczyk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ares pushes Ratajczyk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ares lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Peter Ratajczyk has been cut.
Ratajczyk shoots in but no luck this time.
Nicholas Ares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Ratajczyk.
Ratajczyk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ares tries to avoid it but Ratajczyk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ares to the ground. Ares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ares closes the distance and pushes Ratajczyk back into the cage.
Ratajczyk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ares pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ares leaning against his opponent.
Ares lands a right hand.
Ratajczyk blocks a body shot from Ares.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ratajczyk decides to pull guard.
Ares throwing strikes from guard but Ratajczyk blocks nicely.
Ratajczyk has an active guard here but Ares has managed to pass into half guard.
Ratajczyk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Peter Ratajczyk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ratajczyk avoids the body shot from Ares.
Ares clinches.
Ratajczyk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ares decides to pull guard.
Ratajczyk stands up over Ares, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ratajczyk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ratajczyk is in close to Ares's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ratajczyk is pushing down on Ares's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ares is fighting to maintain full guard but Ratajczyk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Peter Ratajczyk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ares is looking to improve his position.
Ares is not content to let Ratajczyk control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratajczyk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ares pushes Ratajczyk off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicholas Ares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ares keeps the fight on the outside.
Ratajczyk has a takedown stuffed.
Ratajczyk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ratajczyk somewhat.
Ares is looking to clinch.
Ratajczyk fails with the takedown.
Nicholas Ares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Ratajczyk.
Ares stuffs the takedown attempt from Ratajczyk. Ratajczyk gets slowly back to his feet.
Ares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ratajczyk can do to turn this around?
Ares connects with a body shot.
Ares tries to clinch up.
Ares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ares gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ratajczyk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ares smiles and moves away.
Ratajczyk misses with a takedown attempt
and Ares counters with a three punch combo that has Ratajczyk backing up. Ratajczyk nods at Ares to acknowledge the strikes.
Ares clinches with his opponent.
Ratajczyk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ares gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ratajczyk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ares fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ares stuffs the takedown attempt from Ratajczyk. Ratajczyk gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Ares was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ares lands with a nice combination. Ratajczyk backs away looking to recover.
Ratajczyk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ares is fending him off so far but Ratajczyk persists. Nope, Ares circles away and we're back to standing.
Ratajczyk is breathing heavily.
Ratajczyk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ares's waist but Ares gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ratajczyk off to one side.
Ares lands a nice hook to Ratajczyk's body. Ratajczyk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ratajczyk has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ares.
Ares breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Ares's head coaches at Soul Supremacy - UK that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares catches Ratajczyk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ratajczyk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ares has closed the distance and engaged Ratajczyk in a clinch.
Ratajczyk tries to pull guard but Ares won't allow it.
Ratajczyk tightens his grip and picks Ares up, before dumping him to the ground. Ares manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ratajczyk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ratajczyk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ares will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ratajczyk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ratajczyk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratajczyk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ratajczyk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ratajczyk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ares is trying to control the position but Ratajczyk postures up.
Ratajczyk postures up in Ares's guard and throws a big left but Ares blocks it.
Ratajczyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Ares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ratajczyk fails with the takedown.
Ratajczyk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ares is fending him off so far but Ratajczyk persists. Nope, Ares circles away and we're back to standing.
Ratajczyk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ratajczyk wants to counter with a clinch but Ares pushes him away.
Ares leaves Ratajczyk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ares!
That has opened up Peter Ratajczyk's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ratajczyk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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 Peter Ratajczyk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ares swinging wildly here.
Ares is looking to clinch.
Ares clinches with his opponent.
Ratajczyk wants a takedown but no success here.
Ratajczyk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ares is defending well.
Nicholas Ares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ratajczyk is looking for a takedown.
Nicholas Ares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Ratajczyk.
Ares has Ratajczyk pushed against the cage.
Ares wants to stall.
Ares avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratajczyk jumps guard but Ares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ratajczyk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ares avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ratajczyk drags the fight down to the ground.
Ares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares wants to pass the guard but Ratajczyk is keeping the position.
Ratajczyk pulls Ares in to control the position.
Ratajczyk keeping moving, preventing Ares from controlling successfully.
Ratajczyk seems keen to control Ares's posture.
Ares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ares wants to pass the guard but Ratajczyk is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ares tries to clinch but Ratajczyk is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ratajczyk is trying to pull guard but Ares has him pressed against the cage.
Ratajczyk is trying to drag Ares to the mat but Ares just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ares can't find room to land a body shot as Ratajczyk controls the action.
Ratajczyk is trying to pull guard but Ares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ratajczyk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ares avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ratajczyk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ares smiles and moves away.
Ratajczyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ratajczyk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ares moves into the clinch.
Ratajczyk avoiding damage as Ares throws knees to the body.
Ratajczyk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ares gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratajczyk successfully pulls guard.
Ares gets to his feet - Ratajczyk follows without any prompting.
Ratajczyk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ares is looking to wear down Ratajczyk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ratajczyk shoots in looking for a takedown but Ares manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ratajczyk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ares looks to land a combination but Ratajczyk avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ratajczyk or perhaps it was just good defense by Ares, which made it look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ratajczyk or perhaps it was just good defense by Ares, which made it look bad.
As Ratajczyk looks to move away, Ares throws a big counter combo bu Ratajczyk just gets out of the way.
Ares forces Ratajczyk back against the cage and clinches.
Ratajczyk is trying to pull guard but Ares has him pressed against the cage.
Ratajczyk is trying to pull guard but Ares has him pressed against the cage.
Ares tries to land knees in the clinch but Ratajczyk avoids the damage to the body.
Ares drags the fight down to the ground.
Ares is looking to stand up but Ratajczyk isn't so interested in that idea.
Nicholas Ares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratajczyk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ratajczyk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ares is keeping the position for now.
Ares tries to strike from the bottom.
Ratajczyk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ares has his hands on Ratajczyk's head, controlling the position.
Ratajczyk preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ares trying to control the position.
Ratajczyk trying to control but Ares is working from the bottom.
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Ares!
A relieved looking Nicholas Ares thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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