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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Smietana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Piotr Smietana has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Piotr Smietana seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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189 cm
49
241 lbs
30 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piotr Smietana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smietana tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smietana connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Smietana scores with a jab to the body.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana's corner calls for a 1-2. Smietana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook but Smietana avoids it easily.
Smietana slips a straight right by Phoenix.
A jab lands there for Smietana.
Smietana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smietana throws a big shot that misses.
Smietana throws a good cross that connects.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Smietana.
Phoenix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smietana's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smietana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phoenix's hands.
Phoenix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smietana lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Smietana.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Smietana saw that one coming.
Smietana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Smietana scores with a takedown into Phoenix's guard.
Smietana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smietana cracks Phoenix with a solid left hand.
Smietana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smietana connects with a couple of short punches.
Phoenix wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Smietana has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smietana postures up and lands a big shot to Phoenix's brow.
Smietana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smietana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Phoenix is rocked!
Phoenix 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.
Smietana drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phoenix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phoenix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phoenix!
Smietana manages to work his way to half guard, despite Phoenix's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smietana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smietana wants to control but Phoenix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smietana desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Phoenix looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Phoenix trying to pass the guard but Smietana defending well.
Smietana is pressing down on Phoenix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smietana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix won't allow Smietana to sweep him here.
Smietana has control of Phoenix's left arm, preventing Phoenix from doing any damage.
Phoenix lands a couple of elbows.
Smietana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smietana working a defensive guard here.
Smietana wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phoenix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smietana has momentary wrist control but Phoenix slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smietana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smietana has Phoenix pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix throws a big elbow that misses.
Phoenix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Phoenix being controlled here momentarily.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Smietana dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Phoenix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smietana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smietana throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smietana lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piotr Smietana is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Smietana moves out of range.
Smietana tries to counter by clinching up but Phoenix breaks away and moves out of range.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Smietana.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Smietana moved out of range.
Smietana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smietana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Smietana.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Smietana wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smietana throws out the jab.
Smietana throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Smietana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smietana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Phoenix napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smietana working the body and head with strikes.
Smietana working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smietana cracks Phoenix with a big right hand but Phoenix just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smietana looks up at the clock and then as Phoenix takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smietana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smietana tries to move into full mount but can't pass Phoenix's legs.
Phoenix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phoenix is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smietana connects with a decent elbow.
Smietana cracks Phoenix with a big elbow.
Phoenix takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Phoenix is still in real trouble! Can Smietana finish him?
Smietana in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Phoenix looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Smietana turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Smietana!
A victorious Piotr Smietana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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