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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jari Byczynski (ranked 2818 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Rampage (ranked 5119 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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202 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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190 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Solid chin |
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jari Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage moves forwards but Byczynski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Byczynski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Byczynski lands a jab-cross combination.
Rampage tries to move into range but Byczynski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rampage.
Rampage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Byczynski defends it nicely.
Nice combo by Byczynski! Oh, that's hurt him - Rampage falls to the canvas and Byczynski follows him into side control.
Rampage is rocked!
It looks like Lewis Rampage has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byczynski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rampage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Byczynski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Byczynski in side control lands a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rampage can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rampage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Byczynski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rampage looking for a sweep but Byczynski has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Byczynski unloads with some shots from mount but Rampage bucks and avoids them well.
Byczynski has control of Rampage's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rampage regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Byczynski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Byczynski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski controlling the position easily from mount.
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 looking to secure an arm triangle but Rampage defends it well.
Byczynski looking for a guillotine from mount but Rampage is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byczynski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rampage can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Byczynski throws a strike there. Rampage manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski is looking for a kimura but Rampage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Byczynski to get the leverage.
Rampage wants to control but Byczynski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byczynski not doing much here.
Rampage trying to control but Byczynski postures up.
Byczynski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Byczynski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rampage has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four 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.
Rampage is defending against the submission attempts here by Byczynski.
Byczynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rampage keeps working.
Rampage controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byczynski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rampage defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Byczynski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Rampage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Byczynski throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick from Byczynski lands but Rampage takes it in his stride.
Byczynski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rampage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Byczynski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Byczynski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Byczynski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rampage can do to turn this around?
Byczynski working a defensive guard here.
Rampage wants to stand and escape but instead Byczynski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rampage wants to sweep but no luck.
Byczynski controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski tries to free his leg and advance position but Rampage is retaining full guard.
Byczynski postures up and lands a big shot to Rampage's brow.
Rampage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byczynski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Byczynski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rampage for as long as he can get away with.
Byczynski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Byczynski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rampage is wriggling around but Byczynski manages to pass to half guard.
Byczynski is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Rampage to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Byczynski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Byczynski is working Rampage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage trying to keep a closed guard but Byczynski is proving a slippery customer.
Byczynski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rampage's head.
Byczynski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rampage keeping moving, preventing Byczynski from controlling successfully.
Byczynski being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jari Byczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byczynski misses with the combination.
Byczynski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski misses with a wild body shot.
Byczynski tests Rampage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rampage takes one on the button.
Rampage needs to keep his hands up - Byczynski had a free shot at his head there.
Byczynski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Byczynski scores with a nice strike.
Byczynski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rampage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rampage looks to clinch
and Byczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byczynski scores with a nice strike.
Rampage is still on wobbly legs! Can Byczynski finish him?
Byczynski throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Byczynski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Rampage's cut.
That's time! Byczynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Rampage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rampage seems to have recovered his senses.
Rampage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byczynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rampage somewhat.
Byczynski lands a jab.
Byczynski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Byczynski pushes Rampage up against the cage in a clinch.
Byczynski scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Byczynski as Rampage tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byczynski.
Byczynski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Byczynski lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Byczynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Byczynski.
Rampage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rampage just misses with a elbow thrown towards Byczynski's brow.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Byczynski manages to break the clinch.
Lewis Rampage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byczynski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byczynski dips to his left and cracks Rampage with an uppercut!
Byczynski walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rampage drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Byczynski swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rampage's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Byczynski!
Jari Byczynski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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
RATING
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