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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 579 p4p, 1158 weight class) and Dewey Decimal (ranked 33 p4p, 64 weight class). Tzeng kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mantra Chant. Decimal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Dewey Decimal Rap. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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135
14 - 2 - 0 |
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150 cm
24
136
12 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dewey Decimal!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimal digs a good hook to Tzeng's body.
Decimal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tzeng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Decimal is fending him off so far but Tzeng persists. Nope, Decimal circles away and we're back to standing.
Decimal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tzeng momentarily.
Decimal misses the jab.
Tzeng misses with a takedown attempt - Decimal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Decimal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tzeng or perhaps it was just good defense by Decimal, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decimal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tzeng.
Tzeng shoots in looking for a takedown. Decimal tries to sprawl out of it but Tzeng keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Decimal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Decimal is fending him off so far but Tzeng persists. Nope, Decimal circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Decimal.
Tzeng changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decimal scores with a push kick.
Decimal misses with a few strikes there.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Tzeng moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decimal, pushing him back against the cage.
Decimal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tzeng jumps guard but Decimal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tzeng turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Decimal is looking to regain half guard here but Tzeng keeps moving and retains side control.
Tzeng tries for a kimura but Decimal is defending well.
Tzeng looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Decimal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal is trying to maintain the position but Tzeng is very close to passing his half guard.
Tzeng is keen to just control but Decimal is a slippery customer.
Decimal moves into full guard.
Decimal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decimal looking for a sweep. Not yet Decimal, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzeng is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tzeng manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tzeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Decimal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Decimal looking to pass the guard.
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Decimal from controlling successfully.
Decimal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tzeng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Decimal has managed to get both his arms back between Tzeng's legs - danger averted.
Decimal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tzeng is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tzeng has escaped and now he's on top!
Tzeng trying to control but Decimal is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Decimal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Decimal wants to sweep here but Tzeng controlling him for the moment.
Tzeng trying to control but Decimal is working from the bottom.
Tzeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tzeng trying to control but Decimal is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
That's time! Tzeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Decimal misses its intended target.
Decimal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tzeng. Tzeng circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decimal throws the left hand but Tzeng avoids the punch easily.
Tzeng feinted with a counter takedown.
Decimal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tzeng blocks a head kick by Decimal.
Decimal misses with an uppercut. Tzeng saw that one coming.
Tzeng tries to clinch but Decimal moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Decimal.
Tzeng closes this distance looking for a takedown but Decimal circles away.
Decimal gets tackled into the cage by Tzeng. Tzeng maintains the clinch.
Tzeng blocking some punches.
Decimal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Decimal.
Decimal manages to break the clinch.
Tzeng slips under a jab.
Decimal throws the left hand but Tzeng avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decimal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decimal tries to land a front kick but Tzeng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng darts in looking for a takedown but Decimal gets double underhooks and turns Tzeng into the cage.
Decimal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tzeng is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Decimal is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Decimal walks away with a smile on his face. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decimal jabs at Tzeng's body.
Decimal scores with a jab to the body.
Decimal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Decimal lands a nice looking body shot.
Dewey Decimal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decimal throws a lazy right hand but Tzeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tzeng tries to counter with a takedown but Decimal is quick to defend against it.
Tzeng is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Decimal's half guard.
Decimal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzeng trying to control but Decimal is working from the bottom.
Tzeng drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Decimal dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal tries to free his leg and advance position but Tzeng is retaining full guard.
Decimal trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decimal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tzeng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Decimal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Decimal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tzeng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Decimal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Decimal keeps trying to improve his position.
Decimal with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng keeping full guard, as Decimal tries to pass.
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Decimal from controlling successfully.
Tzeng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Decimal defends well.
Decimal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Decimal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tzeng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tzeng 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Decimal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Tzeng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Decimal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Decimal trying to control but Tzeng is working from the bottom.
Decimal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Decimal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decimal trying to control but Tzeng is working from the bottom.
Decimal wants to pass the guard but Tzeng is keeping the position.
Decimal is still trying to improve position.
Tzeng trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzeng slips under a jab.
Nice body kick from Decimal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tzeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tzeng slips a straight right by Decimal.
Tzeng takes one on the button.
Tzeng will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Decimal misses.
Decimal lands a jab to Tzeng's midsection.
Decimal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decimal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Decimal clobbers Tzeng with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decimal scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown but Decimal shows good takedown defense.
Decimal misses with an uppercut. Tzeng saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Tzeng 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Decimal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tzeng is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Decimal.
Tzeng ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Tzeng is trying hard to land a takedown here. Decimal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decimal throws a jab but it's blocked by Tzeng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tzeng fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Decimal.
Decimal lands a nice looking body shot.
Decimal digs a good body shot into Tzeng's ribs.
Decimal throws a head kick that half lands.
Tzeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decimal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dewey Decimal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tzeng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tzeng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decimal looks to land a body kick but Tzeng moved away.
Decimal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tzeng on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzeng shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tzeng showed some decent athleticism there.
Shu Fang Tzeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Decimal is defending against the submission attempts here by Tzeng.
Decimal is looking for a sweep. Tzeng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal wants to get back to full guard but Tzeng has passed into side control.
Tzeng moves into full mount!
Tzeng misses with a head shot.
Decimal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Decimal is controlling an arm, preventing Tzeng from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tzeng is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Decimal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Decimal!
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tzeng keeping full guard, as Decimal tries to pass.
Decimal pushes down on Tzeng's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Decimal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tzeng defends it well.
Dewey Decimal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tzeng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dewey Decimal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Decimal 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewey Decimal!
During a confident post fight interview, Dewey Decimal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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