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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Bianchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Janusz Nowak enters the cage!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Bianchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Janusz Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bianchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nowak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nowak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nowak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bianchi prevents it.
Bianchi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nowak.
Roberto Bianchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janusz Nowak.
Nowak has hold of one of Bianchi's legs. Bianchi is fighting the takedown attempt but Nowak gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nowak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bianchi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nowak is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nowak's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Nowak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nowak looking to score a takedown here. Bianchi is defending well but Nowak drives through and ends up in Bianchi's guard.
Nowak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak trying to control but Bianchi is working from the bottom.
Nowak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nowak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bianchi's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bianchi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nowak doesn't manage to clinch there - Bianchi circles away.
Bianchi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nowak shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nowak or perhaps it was just good defense by Bianchi, which made it look bad.
Nowak just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBianchi.
Bianchi stuffs the takedown.
Bianchi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nowak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bianchi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nowak somewhat.
Nowak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bianchi quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak prevents Bianchi from improving his position.
Nowak with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nowak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bianchi is looking to control Nowak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bianchi avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bianchi is trying to control but Nowak manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Nowak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nowak gets tackled into the cage by Bianchi. Bianchi maintains the clinch.
Nowak manages to pull guard.
Nowak wants to sweep but no luck.
Bianchi being controlled here momentarily.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak pulls Bianchi in close to prevent any damage.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nowak.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nowak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nowak pulls Bianchi in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nowak pushes Bianchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Nowak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nowak is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bianchi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nowak.
Roberto Bianchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janusz Nowak.
Nowak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bianchi to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bianchi pulls Nowak into guard.
Bianchi is trying to control the position but Nowak postures up.
Nowak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bianchi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nowak off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bianchi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nowak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bianchi manages to get himself to full guard.
Nowak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nowak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bianchi's guard.
Nowak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nowak stopping the sweep attempt from Bianchi.
Nowak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bianchi blocks a head kick by Nowak.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nowak shoots for a takedown but Bianchi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak fails with the takedown.
Bianchi gets caught napping as Nowak dives in and scores a takedown. Bianchi manages to retain 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 Roberto Bianchi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nowak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bianchi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bianchi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nowak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Janusz Nowak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nowak controlling the position.
Nowak is trying to get an arm triangle but Bianchi is defending well.
Bianchi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nowak presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak wants to stand but Bianchi is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nowak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bianchi?
Nowak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nowak wants to finish this one by submission but Bianchi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nowak.
Nowak controlling the pace for now.
Nowak working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bianchi turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Nowak off and cradles Bianchi's limp body as Nowak celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Janusz Nowak!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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