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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Simba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince Simba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince Simba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simba misses with a body shot.
Zero wants to clinch up but Simba keeps it at a distance.
Zero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Vincent Zero has been cut.
Zero ducks under a wild hook from Simba.
Zero lands a really nice looking cross but Simba seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Simba.
Simba throws a shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simba enables Zero to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Simba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zero.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zero throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zero postures up in Simba's guard and throws a big left but Simba blocks it.
Simba seems keen to control Zero's posture.
Zero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zero throwing strikes from guard but Simba blocks nicely.
Simba looking to control.
Zero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero looking to pass the guard.
Zero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simba is keeping the position for now.
Zero 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.
Simba controls Zero momentarily but Zero frees himself.
Zero looking to pass the guard.
Zero throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero won't allow Simba to get back to his feet.
Simba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zero.
Zero with a nice head shot there.
Simba keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zero throws a strike but Simba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero is pulling down on Simba's head. It's preventing any offense from Simba, at least for the moment.
Zero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simba wants to stand but Zero is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero wants to sweep here but Simba controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Zero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Zero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zero connects with the punch.
Zero lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Simba misses.
A big right from Zero misses.
Simba checks a leg kick.
Simba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zero working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero won't allow Simba to get back to his feet.
Simba 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.
Zero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zero.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero advances to half guard.
Zero trying to control from half guard but Simba is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simba is trying to stand up here but Zero is controlling him well.
Zero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simba's head.
Zero looks to land a strike but Simba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simba's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zero is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simba looking to control.
Zero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zero postures up in Simba's guard and throws a big left but Simba blocks it.
Zero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zero throws a strike but Simba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Simba being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simba's guard.
Zero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero chips away with some ground and pound.
Zero thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Zero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Zero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zero scores with the left hand. Simba knows he should have avoided that one.
Zero throws a lazy uppercut
and Simba counters with a stiff right hand.
Zero misses with a looping right.
Simba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zero.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zero shoots in looking for a takedown. Simba tries to sprawl out of it but Zero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zero lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Simba lands a slapping body shot.
Simba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zero moves out of range as Simba strikes.
Simba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zero.
Simba lunges at Zero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zero's hand.
Simba digs a good body shot into Zero's ribs.
Zero shoots in looking for a takedown but Simba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simba throws a jab but it's blocked by Zero.
Vincent Zero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vincent Zero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vincent Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zero shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simba lands with a hook. Zero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zero dives in and grabs Simba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simba pushes down on Zero's head and hops out.
Zero tries to clinch up but Simba circles away and keeps his distance.
Simba drops his hands momentarily and Zero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Simba catches Zero right on the button with a cross.
Simba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simba cracks Zero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simba jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zero misses with a hook.
Zero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simba circles away.
Simba takes a swing at Zero's ribcage but misses.
Simba misses with an uppercut.
Simba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simba moves away.
Simba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simba.
Zero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simba throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simba misses with a hook. Zero ducked under it nicely.
Zero slips a straight right by Simba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simba swings for the body but Zero moves out of range.
Prince Simba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Simba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zero 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Zero!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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