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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Zabitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxi Carnage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnage is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX - No Sunshine. Eli Zabitz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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146 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Zabitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxi Carnage!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnage fails to land the takedown.
Carnage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zabitz but Zabitz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maxi Carnage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carnage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zabitz sprawls well. Zabitz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carnage gets slowly back to his feet.
Eli Zabitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Carnage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carnage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zabitz swivels and escapes.
Zabitz leaves Carnage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zabitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Zabitz.
Some wild striking there from Zabitz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zabitz lands a jab.
Zabitz avoids the head kick by Carnage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carnage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carnage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zabitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Zabitz dominated that round.
That's time! Zabitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zabitz avoids the head kick by Carnage.
Eli Zabitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zabitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Carnage. Carnage gets slowly back to his feet.
Carnage checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carnage shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carnage advances position into side control!
Carnage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zabitz keeps working.
Carnage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zabitz, who protects the arm well.
Carnage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carnage is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnage is trying to get an arm triangle but Zabitz is defending well.
Zabitz is looking to reverse the position.
Zabitz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zabitz tries to get out of the position.
Zabitz is not content to let Carnage control the position.
Carnage misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zabitz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
What's Zabitz going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Carnage wants to stand but Zabitz has his arm trapped.
Zabitz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carnage on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zabitz cracks the inside of Carnage's front leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carnage misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxi Carnage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Carnage throws a hook but Zabitz avoids it easily.
Zabitz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zabitz throws a series of punches but Carnage moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnage throws a combination that misses
and Zabitz counters with a left and a right that stings Carnage.
Zabitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carnage.
Carnage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carnage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz slips a straight right by Carnage.
Zabitz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carnage.
Carnage closes the distance and clinches up with Zabitz, looking for a takedown. Carnage pushes Zabitz against the cage but Zabitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eli Zabitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Carnage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carnage.
Zabitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zabitz lands with a nice combination. Carnage backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Maxi Carnage has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnage scores a takedown into full mount!
Carnage working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zabitz tries to hold on but Carnage postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Zabitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zabitz 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Eli Zabitz!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Eli Zabitz!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Eli Zabitz!
Eli Zabitz wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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