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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jari Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jari Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Byczynski there.
Byczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuilagi is just out of range.
Tuilagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jari Byczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuilagi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tuilagi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Byczynski rushes Tuilagi and presses him up against the cage.
Byczynski effectively controlling the action here.
Tuilagi tries to throw a body punch but Byczynski avoids it by throwing Tuilagi back against the cage.
A short left from Byczynski.
Tuilagi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Byczynski smiles and moves away.
Tuilagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Byczynski loads up on a big right hand but Tuilagi slips the punch.
Byczynski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byczynski.
Byczynski tries to stall but Tuilagi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Byczynski tries to work over Tuilagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byczynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tuilagi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Byczynski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tuilagi.
Tuilagi blocking some punches.
I was talking to Byczynski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Byczynski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuilagi backwards.
Tuilagi wants to break free but Byczynski has control.
Tuilagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Byczynski tries to work over Tuilagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byczynski throws a head punch that misses.
Byczynski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Byczynski trying to control the position but instead, Tuilagi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Byczynski into the cage.
Byczynski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Byczynski lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuilagi has Byczynski pushed against the cage.
Tuilagi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Byczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byczynski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jari Byczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Byczynski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Byczynski throws a body shot but no joy.
Byczynski throws a shot from downtown. Tuilagi moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tuilagi! But no joy.
Tuilagi misses with a looping left.
Byczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuilagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuilagi looks to land a body kick but Byczynski moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuilagi. Byczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Byczynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tuilagi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byczynski.
Tuilagi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Byczynski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Byczynski tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Tuilagi tries to control but Byczynski wriggling away.
Tuilagi avoids the attempt from Byczynski to control.
Tuilagi controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tuilagi throws a sloppy strike and Byczynski uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Byczynski has ended up in Tuilagi's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuilagi 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.
Tuilagi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Byczynski has passed into half guard!
Tuilagi tries to roll over but Byczynski keeps him under control.
Tuilagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Byczynski is thwarting Tuilagi's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Byczynski dominated that round.
That's time! Byczynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Byczynski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Byczynski misses with a straight left.
Tuilagi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Byczynski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tuilagi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jari Byczynski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuilagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuilagi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Byczynski checks it well.
Byczynski missing with a left hand there. Tuilagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczynski has closed the distance and engaged Tuilagi in a clinch.
Tuilagi lands a damaging elbow.
Tuilagi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byczynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski avoiding damage as Tuilagi throws knees to the body.
Tuilagi wants to stall.
Tuilagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tuilagi slows down the pace here.
Byczynski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Byczynski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tuilagi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuilagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byczynski's elbow.
Tuilagi tries to stall but Byczynski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Byczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byczynski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Byczynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but Tuilagi gets an underhook and turns Byczynski into the cage.
Tuilagi prevents a body shot from Byczynski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski prevents the takedown attempt.
Tuilagi is looking to break free of the clinch but Byczynski has double underhooks.
Jari Byczynski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Byczynski has a couple of punches blocked by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi just leaning against Byczynski, taking a breather.
Byczynski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuilagis head.
Byczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byczynski.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tuilagi taking a breather.
Tuilagi is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Byczynski has denied him.
Byczynski managing to block the knees to the body from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tuilagi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Byczynski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tuilagi scrambles back to his feet.
Byczynski drives through and clinches with Tuilagi against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi prevents a body shot from Byczynski.
Byczynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byczynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byczynski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuilagi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tuilagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuilagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Byczynski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jari Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Tuilagi.
Tuilagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byczynski clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Tuilagi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi drags the fight down to the ground.
Tuilagi is trying to keep Byczynski in close.
Tuilagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byczynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuilagi, not yet.
Byczynski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byczynski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tuilagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byczynski is one step ahead there.
Byczynski wants to control from the top but Tuilagi keeps moving.
Byczynski preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Byczynski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tuilagi misses with a hook
enabling Byczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Byczynski tests Tuilagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tuilagi misses the jab.
Tuilagi moves out of range as Byczynski strikes.
Byczynski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tuilagi avoids the body shot from Byczynski.
Tuilagi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Byczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuilagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Byczynski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuilagi avoids it really well and circles away.
Tuilagi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuilagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski misses the body punch
and Tuilagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuilagi avoids the body shot from Byczynski.
Byczynski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tuilagi missing with a left hand there. Byczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byczynski swings widly with a right hand
and Tuilagi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Byczynski thinking.
Byczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byczynski slips a jab from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi misses with a hook.
Tuilagi throws a looping overhand right but Byczynski ducks down to avoid it.
Byczynski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuilagi can do to turn this around?
Byczynski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tuilagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byczynski manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski digs a good body shot into Tuilagi's ribs.
Byczynski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oooooh!!! Byczynski has knocked Tuilagi down with a huge combo! Byczynski steps away and waves a wobbly Tuilagi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tuilagi is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tuilagi leaning against his opponent.
Tuilagi trying to land knees to the body.
Tuilagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuilagi walks into a stiff left hand from Byczynski.
Tuilagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Byczynski finish him?
Byczynski closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski tries to pull guard but Tuilagi won't allow it.
Tuilagi seems to have recovered his senses.
Byczynski misses with the head strike.
Tuilagi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byczynski avoids it.
Tuilagi letting Byczynski take a breather here.
Tuilagi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byczynski avoids it.
Tuilagi blocks an uppercut.
Tuilagi misses with a punch to the body.
Jari Byczynski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tuilagi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byczynski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Tuilagi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tuilagi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Byczynski is keeping busy.
Byczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi wants to take the fight to the mat but Byczynski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Byczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuilagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuilagi working hard to break the clinch.
Tuilagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byczynski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byczynski lands a right hook to the body.
Byczynski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tuilagi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Byczynski - the referee stops the clock and Tuilagi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Byczynski. Tuilagi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Byczynski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Byczynski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Byczynski, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Byczynski!
A relieved looking Jari Byczynski 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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