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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lotus Pod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Miesnitzk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miesnitzk has chosen Popek "Jestem królem" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
18
155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lotus Pod! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Borys Miesnitzk! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miesnitzk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Pod pushes Miesnitzk up against the cage in a clinch. Miesnitzk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pod regains guard immediately. Miesnitzk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pod's guard. Pod is trying to stand up here but Miesnitzk is controlling him well. Pod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Miesnitzk seems to be working for a kimura but Pod defends the submission attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pod is trying to stand.
Pod knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miesnitzk on the ground. Miesnitzk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pod has managed to free his arm - good work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pod wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miesnitzk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pod defends it well. Pod is trying to stand back up but Miesnitzk is controlling him
Pod manages to escape and get back to his feet! Pod shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miesnitzk eats them both and turns towards Pod to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Pod has Miesnitzk up against the cage in a clinch.
Pod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miesnitzk has him pressed against the cage. Miesnitzk tries to circle away but Pod has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pod works on Miesnitzk's body with a couple of short punches. Miesnitzk is looking for a takedown. A short right hand to the side of the head by Pod. Pod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miesnitzk has him pressed against the cage. Miesnitzk wants to take the fight to the mat but Pod manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Pod is trying to break the clinch but Miesnitzk is controlling him. Pod is leaning against Miesnitzk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Miesnitzk looks winded! A short body shot lands from Pod as the two fighters clinch.
Pod lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Pod. Pod lands a shot to the body. Pod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A body shot lands from Pod.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Pod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miesnitzk. Miesnitzk prevents Pod from breaking the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Pod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Pod breaks the clinch.
Pod pushes Miesnitzk up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pod is working Miesnitzk over against the cage. Miesnitzk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Pod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A body shot lands from Pod.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pod. Pod lands with a left to the head. Pod lands a left hand.
Pod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pod gets in close and instigates a clinch. Good body shot from Pod.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pod. Pod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Miesnitzk can't get the takedown.
Lotus Pod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Miesnitzk. Miesnitzk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pod's efforts to push away. Pod is leaning against Miesnitzk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short uppercut from Pod.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pod scores with a nice hook to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pod presses Miesnitzk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Pod is leaning against Miesnitzk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Pod lands a body punch in the clinch. A body shot lands from Pod.
Pod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Pod scores with a nice hook to the head. A frustrated look appears on Pod's face as he tries to break the clinch. Pod is looking to break free of the clinch but Miesnitzk has double underhooks. Nice body punch from Pod. Pod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Pod cracks Miesnitzk with a nice body shot. Pod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pod gets a clinch. Pod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Miesnitzk has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotus Pod dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pod moves into the clinch. Miesnitzk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pod to keep the fight standing. Pod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lotus Pod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miesnitzk fails to land the takedown. Pod has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pod digs a right hand into Miesnitzk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miesnitzk's gas tank. Pod presses Miesnitzk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Miesnitzk is breathing heavily. Pod digs a right hand underneath Miesnitzk's ribcage. Miesnitzk let out a lung full of air as it connected. Lotus Pod has scored more points in the clinch so far. Pod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pod has had enough of the clinch but Miesnitzk keeps him there for the moment. Pod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miesnitzks head. Pod tries to break the clinch but Miesnitzk is controlling the position. Still in the clinch, Pod scores with a nice short uppercut. Miesnitzk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pod fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lotus Pod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Miesnitzk. Pod scores with a jab. Miesnitzk acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Lotus Pod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pod lands a glancing blow to the side of Miesnitzk's head. Pod has Miesnitzk up against the cage in a clinch.
Pod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Pod.
Pod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pod is leaning against Miesnitzk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Pod.
Pod lands with a short head shot on the inside. Pod breaks from the clinch.
Pod jabs Miesnitzk to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pod closes the distance and pushes Miesnitzk back into the cage. Pod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miesnitzk has him pressed against the cage. Pod breaks from the clinch.
Pod clinches up against the cage. Pod manages to break the clinch.
Pod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miesnitzk can do to turn this around? Miesnitzk shoots in for a double leg but Pod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Pod pushes Miesnitzk up against the cage in a clinch. Pod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miesnitzk backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pod scores with a hook to the body. Pod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miesnitzk. Good body shot from Pod.
Pod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pod forces Miesnitzk back against the cage and clinches. Pod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miesnitzk. A hook to the body from Pod.
Pod tries to break free but Miesnitzk pushes him back against the cage. Pod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miesnitzk keeps control of Pod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Pod manages to break the clinch.
Pod has Miesnitzk up against the cage in a clinch.
Pod breaks the clinch.
Pod clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miesnitzk is trying to pull guard but Pod turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A body shot lands from Pod.
Pod presses Miesnitzk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Pod scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pod lands a body punch in the clinch. A hook to the body from Pod.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Miesnitzk is looking for a takedown. Pod lands a body punch. Pod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miesnitzk or not. A right hook to the body lands for Pod.
A short body shot lands from Pod as the two fighters clinch.
Pod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pod lands an uppercut. Pod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miesnitzk or not. Pod scores with a hook to the body. Pod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pod closes the distance and pushes Miesnitzk back into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotus Pod dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pod instigates a clinch. Miesnitzk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pod is defending well. Miesnitzk lands an uppercut. Miesnitzk tries to pull guard but Pod forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Pod scores with a shot to the side of Miesnitzk's head. Pod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pod moves into the clinch. A body shot lands from Pod.
A hook to the body from Pod.
Pod digs a right hand into Miesnitzk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miesnitzk's gas tank. Pod lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good body shot from Pod.
Pod manages to break the clinch.
Pod clinches with his opponent.
Pod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Miesnitzk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pod lands a body punch in the clinch. Pod tries to break the clinch but Miesnitzk is controlling the position. A short body shot lands from Pod as the two fighters clinch.
Pod lands a right hand. Pod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pod lands with a short head shot on the inside. Pod lands a body punch in the clinch. Pod lands a hook to the side of the head. Pod lands a hook to the side of the head. Pod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pod moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Pod closes the distance and pushes Miesnitzk back into the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miesnitzk is looking to take this one to the mat. Lotus Pod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Miesnitzk. Pod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pod has Miesnitzk up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miesnitzk is trying to push Pod away but Pod has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Pod can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Pod manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Pod. Pod closes the distance and clinches. Miesnitzk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pod fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pod closes the distance and pushes Miesnitzk back into the cage. Pod lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miesnitzk or not. Pod lands a body punch in the clinch. Pod tries to break free but Miesnitzk pushes him back against the cage. Pod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pod closes the distance and clinches. Pod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pod lands a body punch in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Pod. Pod is working Miesnitzk over against the cage. Pod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Miesnitzk gets tackled into the cage by Pod. Pod maintains the clinch. Pod manages to break the clinch.
Pod lands a nice hook to Miesnitzk's body. Miesnitzk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Pod moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four 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! Pod rushes Miesnitzk and presses him up against the cage. Pod digs a right hand into Miesnitzk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miesnitzk's gas tank. Miesnitzk wants to take the fight to the mat but Pod manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Miesnitzk looking for a takedown. A hook to the body from Pod.
Pod breaks from the clinch.
Pod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lotus Pod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pod clinches. Pod breaks from the clinch.
Borys Miesnitzk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lotus Pod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight! Lotus Pod showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pod, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lotus Pod! Lotus Pod opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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