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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Nash (ranked 5996 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Kaczmarski (ranked 4893 p4p, 0 weight class). Marek Kaczmarski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aldo Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Kaczmarski!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaczmarski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nash on his heels. He'll look to pass Nash's guard now, I'm sure.
Nash keeping moving, preventing Kaczmarski from controlling successfully.
Kaczmarski throwing strikes but missing.
Kaczmarski wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
Nash wants to stand and escape but Kaczmarski is having none of it.
Nash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaczmarski on the ground.
Nash trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kaczmarski trying to control the position from guard on top but Nash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczmarski postures up in Nash's guard and throws a big left but Nash blocks it.
Kaczmarski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaczmarski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczmarski trying to control the position from guard on top but Nash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaczmarski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kaczmarski tries for a kimura but Nash is defending well.
Nash is trying to get back to his feet.
Kaczmarski working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarski is trying to get an arm triangle but Nash is defending well.
Kaczmarski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nash has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nash gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kaczmarski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kaczmarski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nash is surviving well by controlling Kaczmarski's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarski lands with some strikes.
Kaczmarski trying to control but Nash is having none of it.
Kaczmarski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nash to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nash shrugs it off.
Nash wants to hold on but Kaczmarski pushes him away.
Kaczmarski throwing strikes but Nash recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Kaczmarski trying to pass the guard but Nash defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarski is trying to control. Nash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaczmarski tries to pass to full mount but Nash defends it.
Kaczmarski seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaczmarski is keen to just control but Nash is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaczmarski tries to pass to full mount but Nash defends it.
Kaczmarski is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Kaczmarski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nash.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kaczmarski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nash is trying to keep an underhook but Kaczmarski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczmarski wants to free his trapped foot but Nash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kaczmarski seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczmarski is working for a kimura but Nash is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaczmarski wants to work for an arm triangle but Nash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kaczmarski is looking for a kimura but Nash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaczmarski to get the leverage.
Kaczmarski stops Nash from getting back to his feet.
Nash is trying to maintain the position but Kaczmarski is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nash is not content to let Kaczmarski control the position.
Kaczmarski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nash is looking to control Kaczmarski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nash avoid being mounted?
Kaczmarski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaczmarski is keen to just control but Nash is a slippery customer.
Nash really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash won't allow Kaczmarski to pass to mount.
Kaczmarski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaczmarski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nash pushes Kaczmarski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kaczmarski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nash sprawls well initially but Kaczmarski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kaczmarski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaczmarski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nash defends it well.
Kaczmarski throwing shots but Nash is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaczmarski wants to pass to mount but Nash is defending the position.
Nash is trying to stand up here but Kaczmarski is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Kaczmarski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kaczmarski shoots in and gets a takedown into Nash's guard.
Kaczmarski trying to control but Nash is working from the bottom.
Kaczmarski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaczmarski trying to control but Nash is working from the bottom.
Kaczmarski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nash working a defensive guard here.
Kaczmarski wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nash seems keen to control Kaczmarski's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kaczmarski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nash's guard.
Kaczmarski drops back looking for a leg! Nash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nash manages to kick Kaczmarski off! Kaczmarski jumps back into Nash's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nash controls Kaczmarski momentarily but Kaczmarski frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaczmarski wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
Kaczmarski throwing strikes but missing.
Kaczmarski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kaczmarski trying to control the position from guard on top but Nash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nash shoots in for a takedown but Kaczmarski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaczmarski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaczmarski.
Kaczmarski tries to move to mount but Nash blocks the move with his legs.
Marek Kaczmarski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash is not content to let Kaczmarski control the position.
Kaczmarski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kaczmarski advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaczmarski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Kaczmarski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaczmarski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Kaczmarski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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