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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Blitz (ranked 8031 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 3584 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime has chosen Old Toms Hut as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Blitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 38 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A punch combination from Showtime misses.
Showtime just misses with a punch to the body.
Showtime smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blitz closes the distance and clinches.
Blitz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Showtime lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blitz.
Blitz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showtime misses with a combination
and Blitz counters with a low kick, right behind Showtime 's knee.
Showtime takes a swing at Blitz's ribcage but misses.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Showtime shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showtime misses with a double jab.
Showtime throws a hook but Blitz avoids it easily.
Blitz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Showtime.
Blitz takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime is trying to force a seperation but Blitz has the dominant position.
Blitz keeps control of Showtime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Blitz's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blitz defending well as Showtime loads up on a big left hand.
Blitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Showtime looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Showtime is trying to push Blitz away but Blitz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Showtime avoids a wild elbow strike from Blitz.
Blitz misses with an elbow strike.
Showtime on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blitz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime is trying to force a seperation but Blitz has the dominant position.
Blitz misses with a punch to the body.
Showtime gets control of Blitz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Showtime will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Showtime has control of Blitz's left arm, preventing Blitz from doing any damage.
Showtime 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.
Blitz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Showtime misses with a double jab
and Blitz counters with a two punch combo.
Blitz rushes Showtime and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blitz stalling.
Blitz tries a body shot but Showtime blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blitz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitz throws an elbow but it misses.
Showtime wants to get back to striking at distance but Blitz won't allow it.
Blitz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blitz prevents Showtime from breaking the clinch.
Blitz connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rick Showtime has been cut.
Showtime is looking to break free of the clinch but Blitz has double underhooks.
Blitz goes for a takedown attempt but Showtime pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Blitz.
Showtime wants to clinch.
Blitz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Showtime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Showtime lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blitz at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Showtime lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blitz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blitz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showtime lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blitz backs up against the cage.
Showtime gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Showtime avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Showtime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showtime 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.
Showtime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blitz lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Showtime looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blitz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Blitz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Showtime's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Showtime tries to bum rush Blitz with a series of wild strikes but Blitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blitz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blitz drives through and clinches with Showtime against the cage.
Blitz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Showtime's defenses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Showtime takes an elbow to the temple.
Showtime lands a nice uppercut.
Blitz missing with knees to the body.
Blitz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Showtime after a bit of a struggle.
Blitz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Showtime avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blitz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Showtime to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Showtime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Blitz.
Showtime tries to pull guard but Blitz won't allow it.
Showtime jumps guard and drags Blitz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blitz throws a strike but Showtime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showtime would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Showtime from controlling successfully.
Blitz working for a triangle but Showtime defends it easily.
Showtime wants to stand but Blitz is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blitz is controlling Showtime's posture.
Showtime stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Blitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blitz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Showtime takes an elbow to the temple.
Showtime wants to break free but Blitz has control.
The referee calls for Blitz to work.
Blitz just leaning against Showtime, taking a breather.
Blitz gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
John Blitz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Showtime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Showtime.
Blitz tries to land a knee to the head but Showtime blocks with his arms.
Blitz leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Showtime's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blitz breaks from the clinch.
Showtime stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Showtime wants it to stay on the feet.
Showtime throws a shot from downtown. Blitz moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blitz. Showtime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Showtime clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showtime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blitz lands an elbow inside.
Showtime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blitz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Showtime misses with a punch to the body.
Showtime tries to circle away but Blitz has him pinned against the cage.
Blitz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Showtime up against the cage.
Blitz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blitz lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Blitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Blitz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Showtime's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Showtime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Showtime.
Blitz keeps the fight on the outside.
Blitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Showtime tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Showtime defends well and Blitz ends up having to push Showtime into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Showtime misses with a wild combination.
Blitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Showtime.
Showtime tries to land a leg kick but Blitz saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Showtime sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Showtime.
Showtime tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from Showtime misses.
Blitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Showtime defends well and Blitz ends up having to push Showtime into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Showtime misses with a takedown attempt - Blitz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Showtime. No joy for Blitz on that attempt.
As Blitz backs off Showtime throws a huge counter combo but Blitz manages to avoid it all.
Blitz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Showtime pinned against the cage. Showtime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Showtime lands a jab to Blitz's midsection.
Showtime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rick Showtime seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Showtime as Blitz shoots in.
Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitz tries to clinch up.
Showtime pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blitz back to the cage. Showtime follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Showtime misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitz lands with a slapping head kick.
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Showtime lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Blitz fails with the takedown.
Showtime tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showtime tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blitz defends well and Showtime ends up having to push Blitz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Showtime tries for a takedown but Blitz circles away easily
and Blitz counters with a series of strikes. Showtime will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blitz, right into the meat.
Showtime shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blitz defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Showtime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blitz counters by moving into the clinch.
Blitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Showtime tries to keep at a distance but Blitz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blitz has Showtime pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Showtime manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blitz trying to land knees to the body.
Blitz tries a body shot but Showtime blocks it.
Blitz keeps control of Showtime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blitz taking a breather.
John Blitz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Showtime tries to break free but Blitz pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitz lands an elbow inside.
Rick Showtime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blitz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blitz keeps control of Showtime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Showtime tries to break the clinch but Blitz is controlling the position.
Showtime can't break the clinch.
Blitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blitz instigates a clinch.
Showtime tries to pull guard but Blitz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Showtime is trying to break the clinch but Blitz has him pressed against the cage.
Blitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Showtime.
I think Blitz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Blitz!
John Blitz gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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