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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Drake Roundtree (ranked 5952 p4p, 252 weight class) and Zac Zane (ranked 5447 p4p, 238 weight class). Drake Roundtree has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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137 lbs
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165 cm
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140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drake Roundtree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zac Zane!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roundtree rushes Zane and presses him up against the cage.
Roundtree is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roundtree misses with a two punch combination.
Roundtree lands a body shot.
Roundtree slips under a jab from Zane.
Roundtree tries to keep at a distance but Zane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roundtree tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zane smiles and moves away.
Roundtree definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zane misses with a two punch combination.
Roundtree tries to close the distance and clinch but Zane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zane misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roundtree misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roundtree takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zane looks to throw the jab but Roundtree is out of range.
Roundtree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zane moves away.
Roundtree swings for the body but Zane moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roundtree misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Drake Roundtree has been cut.
Roundtree moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roundtree drives through and clinches with Zane against the cage.
Zane gets underhooks to prevent Roundtree's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Roundtree. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roundtree backwards.
Roundtree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roundtree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zane.
Zane misses with an uppercut. Roundtree saw that one coming.
Roundtree rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roundtree throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zane misses with an uppercut.
Roundtree was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zane drives through and clinches with Roundtree against the cage.
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!
Zane manages to break the clinch.
Zane has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Roundtree does no damage.
Zane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roundtree swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roundtree moves out of range as Zane strikes.
Zane closes the distance and clinches.
Roundtree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Roundtree. Beautiful body shot.
Zane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roundtree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zane connects with a looping right hand.
Zane lands a jab.
Zane fails to land with a series of punches.
Roundtree has closed the distance and engaged Zane in a clinch.
Zane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane breaks the clinch.
Roundtree tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roundtree sizes up Zane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roundtree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zane manages to avoid it.
Roundtree tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zane has managed to clinch.
Roundtree working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Zane.
Zane tries to throw a body punch but Roundtree avoids it by throwing Zane back against the cage.
Zane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roundtree's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Zane.
Zane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roundtrees head.
Zane manages to break the clinch.
Zane lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roundtree avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Roundtree looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zane needs to keep his hands up - Roundtree had a free shot at his head there.
Roundtree lands a nice hook to Zane's body. Zane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Roundtree does no damage.
Roundtree dodges the punch combination from Zane.
Roundtree lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zane tries to clinch
and Roundtree counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roundtree tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Zane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roundtree defending well as Zane loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Zane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Roundtree's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roundtree doesn't manage to clinch there - Zane circles away.
Zane keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake Roundtree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zane.
Roundtree tries to bum rush Zane with a series of wild strikes but Zane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roundtree ducks under a wild hook from Zane.
Nice defenses there by Zane.
Zane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roundtree misses with a two punch combination.
Zane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roundtree stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zane throws a right and a left that Roundtree avoids nicely.
Zane rushes Roundtree and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roundtree fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Roundtree.
Roundtree is looking to wear down Zane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roundtree.
Roundtree tries to bum rush Zane with a series of wild strikes but Zane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Roundtree backs off Zane throws a huge counter combo but Roundtree manages to avoid it all.
Zane throws a series of punches but Roundtree moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roundtree gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roundtree tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zane smiles and moves away.
Zane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zane.
Zane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Roundtree tries to close the distance and clinch but Zane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roundtree is rocked!
Zane keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Roundtree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roundtree throws a body punch but Zane moves out of range.
Roundtree seems to have got his legs back now.
Zane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roundtree.
Roundtree tries to close the distance and clinch but Zane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roundtree blocks a jab.
Zane lands a jab-cross combination.
Drake Roundtree's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Zane throws an overhand right that lands on Roundtree's shoulder, as Roundtree tries to avoid the shot.
Zac Zane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zane with a nice cross.
Roundtree slips under a jab.
Zane throws a right hand that Roundtree ducks under and follows up with a left that Roundtree also avoids with ease.
Zane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roundtree makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roundtree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Zane does no damage.
Roundtree throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zane unleashes a big counter combination but Roundtree bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zane darts in and clinches Roundtree up against the cage.
Roundtree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roundtree lands a glancing blow to the side of Zane's head.
No joy there for Zane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roundtree connects with a body shot that sends Zane's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Roundtree coming out on top.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roundtree lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane throws a right hand that Roundtree ducks under and follows up with a left that Roundtree also avoids with ease.
Zane has Roundtree up against the cage in a clinch.
Zane can't find room to land a body shot as Roundtree controls the action.
Roundtree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake Roundtree is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roundtree scores with a jab to the body.
Roundtree thuds his right hand into Zane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roundtree wants to clinch.
Zane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zane slips a jab and a cross from Roundtree.
Roundtree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zane.
Roundtree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zane.
Roundtree went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roundtree fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zane misses with the combination.
Zane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zane tries to clinch but Roundtree moves out of range.
Roundtree shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zane eats them both and turns towards Roundtree to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roundtree lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zane circles away quickly and effectively.
Zane has Roundtree up against the cage in a clinch.
Zane tries to break free but Roundtree pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zane.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roundtree with a hook.
Roundtree ducks under a wild hook from Zane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Zane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drake Roundtree's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Roundtree throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zane counters with a left and a right that stings Roundtree.
Zane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roundtree circles away quickly and effectively.
Roundtree on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roundtree misses with the combination.
Roundtree misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roundtree throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Roundtree misses the target.
Zane misses with a double jab.
Roundtree lands a nice shot that snaps Zane's head back.
Zane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roundtree at a distance.
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!
Roundtree stalks Zane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zane's face. Zane staggers backwards, shaken.
Zane missing with a left hand there. Roundtree was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roundtree misses with an uppercut
letting Zane counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roundtree moves into the clinch.
Roundtree jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zane walks away with a smile on his face. Roundtree gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy left from Roundtree finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roundtree.
Roundtree swinging wildly here.
Roundtree fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roundtree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zane.
Zane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zane lands with a nice combination. Roundtree backs away looking to recover.
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!
Zane lands with a cross.
Zane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roundtree finds it's way round the side to connect with Zane's head.
Roundtree avoids the body shot from Zane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roundtree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zane.
Roundtree throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roundtree takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roundtree scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roundtree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zane.
Zane tries to clinch but Roundtree is having none of it.
Roundtree looks to land a combination but Zane avoids it well.
Roundtree fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zane tries to clinch up but Roundtree circles away and keeps his distance.
Zane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roundtree counters with a nice uppercut.
Roundtree looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roundtree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zane.
Zane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roundtree.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane moves into range and clinches up with Roundtree.
Zane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roundtree creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zane manages to break the clinch.
Zane clinches up against the cage.
Zane lands a right hand.
Roundtree is looking to control Zane's arms but Zane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roundtree has his back to the cage.
Roundtree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Zane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zane breaks from the clinch.
Zane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roundtree prevents a body shot from Zane.
Zane breaks the clinch.
Roundtree misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roundtree manages to avoid it.
Roundtree lands a two punch combo.
Roundtree fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roundtree slips a jab and a cross from Zane.
Zane scores with a sloppy right hand. Roundtree should have avoided that one.
Drake Roundtree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zac Zane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roundtree throws a right hand that Zane ducks under and follows up with a left that Zane also avoids with ease.
Zane closes the distance and pushes Roundtree back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zac Zane.
I've got Zane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zac Zane!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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